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Christmas in August

Original title: Palwolui Keuriseumaseu
  • 1998
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
4.3K
YOUR RATING
Christmas in August (1998)
KoreanDramaRomance

A terminally ill bachelor Hahn Suk-Kyu runs a photo studio in Seoul. One day a young meter maid Shim Eun-Ha visits his studio. Over time they form an untimely though touching bond which lead... Read allA terminally ill bachelor Hahn Suk-Kyu runs a photo studio in Seoul. One day a young meter maid Shim Eun-Ha visits his studio. Over time they form an untimely though touching bond which leads to an unfinished love story.A terminally ill bachelor Hahn Suk-Kyu runs a photo studio in Seoul. One day a young meter maid Shim Eun-Ha visits his studio. Over time they form an untimely though touching bond which leads to an unfinished love story.

  • Director
    • Hur Jin-ho
  • Writers
    • Hur Jin-ho
    • Oh Seung-uk
    • Dong-hwan Shin
  • Stars
    • Han Suk-kyu
    • Shim Eun-ha
    • Shin Goo
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    4.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Hur Jin-ho
    • Writers
      • Hur Jin-ho
      • Oh Seung-uk
      • Dong-hwan Shin
    • Stars
      • Han Suk-kyu
      • Shim Eun-ha
      • Shin Goo
    • 35User reviews
    • 26Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 28 wins & 16 nominations total

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    Top Cast12

    Han Suk-kyu
    Han Suk-kyu
    • Jung-won
    Shim Eun-ha
    Shim Eun-ha
    • Da-rim
    Shin Goo
    Shin Goo
    • Jeong-won's father
    Oh Ji-hye
    Oh Ji-hye
    • Jung-sook
    Lee Han-wi
    • Chul-goo
    Jeon Mi-seon
    Jeon Mi-seon
    • Ji-won
    • (as Chun Mi-sun)
    Hye-won Kwon
    • Hyo-jung
    Min Kyung-jin
    Min Kyung-jin
    • Son
    Kim Jae-rok
    Kim Jae-rok
    • Jung-won's Friend 1
    Do-Yoon Kim
    • Police Passerby
    Yong-jin Park
    Lee Yong-nyeo
    Lee Yong-nyeo
    • Ballet Auntie
    • Director
      • Hur Jin-ho
    • Writers
      • Hur Jin-ho
      • Oh Seung-uk
      • Dong-hwan Shin
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews35

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    Summary

    Reviewers say 'Christmas in August' Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. Curabitur pretium tincidunt lacus.

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Quotes
      • [last lines]
      • Jung-won: [narrating] I always knew that feelings of love would fade - just like old photographs. But for you... you will always remain in my heart, as you are in my last moment. Thank you, and goodbye.
    • Connections
      Featured in Girls' Night Out (1998)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • January 24, 1998 (South Korea)
    • Country of origin
      • South Korea
    • Official sites
      • Distributor's official website for private individuals
      • Distributor's official website for professionnals
    • Language
      • Korean
    • Also known as
      • Giáng Sinh Tháng Tám
    • Filming locations
      • Kunsan, Chollapuk-Do, South Korea
    • Production companies
      • Ilshin Capital Investments
      • Nova Media
      • Uno Film
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    Box office

    • Gross worldwide
      • $175,673
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 37m(97 min)
    • Color
      • Color

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