Drama,Romance
South Korea
Once in a Summer is a South Korean romantic drama film that was released in 2006. The film revolves around the story of a famous yet reclusive academic, Professor Yun Suk-Young, who is approached by an assistant TV producer to appear on their show that locates long-lost persons. The assistant promises to convince Yun Suk-Young to appear on the show because of her eagerness to stay off her bad side.
The story is set in the 1960s in Korea, and it details a bittersweet love story between Yun Suk-Young and a girl named Seo-hyun. Yun Suk-Young, a young and ambitious man, falls in love with Seo-hyun, who loves literature and dreams of becoming a writer. They meet during their college years and begin a passionate romance that is interrupted when Yun Suk-Young is called up to do his military service.
As he is deployed to a remote village, the couple eventually loses touch. However, many years later, Yun Suk-Young, now a distinguished scholar, dedicates his life to researching Korean literature, particularly the works of Seo-hyun.
The movie is a heartwarming love story that explores themes of passion, ambition, and fate. The stunning performance by the cast, coupled with the breathtaking scenery, makes Once in a Summer a must-watch for anyone who loves romantic dramas.
