Being a fan of Asian cinema I found "Christmas in August" by sheer luck as I was browsing through movies on Amazon. Having read through the synopsis of the movie, it really sounded like a movie that was well worth buying and watching.
And it was!
This Korean drama is a strong romance that really tells a very great story withing actually delving into the physical aspects of love. The unspoken attraction between Jung-won (played by Suk-kyo Han) and Da-rim (played by Eun-ha Shim) was really breathtaking and so romantic. There was not a single kiss, embrace or anything like it, but the scene where Da-rim took hold of Jung-won's arm as they walked on the street and he was telling the ghost story said it all; that scene was just so beautiful.
Jung-won is terminally ill with some sickness that we never learn what actually is, and he has come to terms with his condition and wants to continue his life as normal when Da-rim walks into his photo store one day and a friendship is forming; a friendship that blooms into a love that unfortunately goes unsettled.
"Christmas in August" was really beautifully acted and brought to the screen, because both Suk-kyo Han and Eun-ha Shim really played their characters so well, and the chemistry between them was just amazing. There isn't a lot of characters in the movie, so they were having to really carry the movie with excellent performances, which must be said, that they also really did.
This is a sad romantic story, but it is really beautiful still, despite it not ending out with everyone living happily ever after, which is a tendency to happen in romantic movies. "Christmas in August" is highly recommended that you spend an approximate 110 minutes on watching, because it is so worth it. And if you liked movies like "Failan", then you will definitely love "Christmas in August" as well.
And it was!
This Korean drama is a strong romance that really tells a very great story withing actually delving into the physical aspects of love. The unspoken attraction between Jung-won (played by Suk-kyo Han) and Da-rim (played by Eun-ha Shim) was really breathtaking and so romantic. There was not a single kiss, embrace or anything like it, but the scene where Da-rim took hold of Jung-won's arm as they walked on the street and he was telling the ghost story said it all; that scene was just so beautiful.
Jung-won is terminally ill with some sickness that we never learn what actually is, and he has come to terms with his condition and wants to continue his life as normal when Da-rim walks into his photo store one day and a friendship is forming; a friendship that blooms into a love that unfortunately goes unsettled.
"Christmas in August" was really beautifully acted and brought to the screen, because both Suk-kyo Han and Eun-ha Shim really played their characters so well, and the chemistry between them was just amazing. There isn't a lot of characters in the movie, so they were having to really carry the movie with excellent performances, which must be said, that they also really did.
This is a sad romantic story, but it is really beautiful still, despite it not ending out with everyone living happily ever after, which is a tendency to happen in romantic movies. "Christmas in August" is highly recommended that you spend an approximate 110 minutes on watching, because it is so worth it. And if you liked movies like "Failan", then you will definitely love "Christmas in August" as well.