Christmas in August (1998)

Cast

• Han Suk-kyu - Jung-won
• Shim Eun-ha - Da-rim
• Shin Gu - Jung-won's Father
• Oh Ji-hye - Jung-sook
• Lee Han-wi - Chul-goo
• Jeon Mi-seon - Ji-won
• Kim Ae-ra - Grandmother
• Min Kyung-jin - Son
• Lee Yong-nyeo - Ballet Auntie
• Kim Ki-cheon - Drunk Man

Screenplay

• Oh Seung-uk
• Hur Jin-ho
• Shin Dong-hwan

Themes

Old-Fashioned Love: Letters and Longing, Love Between Older Man and Younger Woman, Rekindled High School Romance, Intense Lovesickness and Yearning, Electric Anticipation of the First Kiss

Keywords

terminal illness, romance

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Christmas in August about?

It's a sweltering summer, but Jung-won, a terminally ill, thirty-something photographer, is already in the winter of his life when he begins a tentative romance with a young traffic cop who doesn't know about his condition. Is their relationship doomed before it even begins?

Who directed Christmas in August?

Christmas in August was directed by Hur Jin-ho.

Who stars in Christmas in August?

Christmas in August stars Han Suk-kyu, Shim Eun-ha, Shin Gu, Oh Ji-hye, Lee Han-wi, Jeon Mi-seon.

How long is Christmas in August?

Christmas in August has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).

What genre is Christmas in August?

Christmas in August is a Drama, Romance film.

Where was Christmas in August produced?

Christmas in August was produced in South Korea.

What are the themes of Christmas in August?

The themes of Christmas in August include: Old-Fashioned Love: Letters and Longing, Love Between Older Man and Younger Woman, Rekindled High School Romance, Intense Lovesickness and Yearning, Electric Anticipation of the First Kiss.