Christmas in August (Palwolui Keuriseumaseu) (1998)
Christmas in August (Korean: Palwolui Keuriseumaseu, 1998) is a South Korean romantic drama directed by Hur Jin-ho. The film follows the poignant love story between a man, Han Tae-hwa, who runs a photography shop, and a woman, Jung Woon, who is diagnosed with a terminal illness. As they grow closer, Han is reluctant to embrace love, knowing the inevitable fate that awaits Woon. Their bittersweet relationship blossoms against the backdrop of the Christmas season, symbolizing love, loss, and the fleeting nature of life. The film explores themes of hope, the impermanence of time, and the beauty found in small moments.
