Autumn, Autumn is a 2016 South Korean drama film directed by Jang Woo-jin. The film follows Jihyun, a young man who is dissatisfied with his life in Chuncheon and dreams of finding a job in Seoul. After a disappointing job interview, Jihyun takes the train back home and meets a middle-aged couple who seem suspicious.
Meanwhile, in Chuncheon, two other strangers meet and fall in love. Yeonju is a young woman who works at a cinema and spends her days bored and unfulfilled. One day, she meets Jaeok, a man who has just arrived in town and is searching for a house to rent. The two strike up a conversation, and over the course of the film, they begin to develop a deep connection.
While Jihyun's story and Yeonju's story are seemingly separate, they are connected thematically as both characters grapple with feelings of restlessness and a desire for something more. The film is marked by a slow, meditative pace and beautiful cinematography that captures the changing seasons of Chuncheon.
Autumn, Autumn explores themes of loneliness, connection, and the search for meaning in life. It is a quiet, contemplative film that rewards the patient viewer with moments of profundity and emotion.
