Christmas in August(1998)
“Is love eternal?”
Overview
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?
Director
Hur Jin-ho
Studio
Sidus
Cast
Han Suk-kyu
as Jung-won
Shim Eun-ha
as Da-rim
Shin Gu
as Jung-won's Father
Oh Ji-hye
as Jung-sook
Lee Han-wi
as Chul-goo
Jeon Mi-seon
as Ji-won
Gwon Hye-won
as Hyo-jung
Son Se-kwang
as Cheol
Choi Sun-joong
as Suk-hee
Kim Ae-ra
as Grandmother
Min Kyung-jin
as Son
Lee Yong-nyeo
as Ballet Auntie
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1998
Runtime
1h 37m
Language
Korean
Rating
7.7 / 10
Production Companies
Sidus
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Christmas in August?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Christmas in August (1998).
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 and released in 1998. It is a drama, romance film.
How long is Christmas in August?▼
Christmas in August has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
Who stars in Christmas in August?▼
The cast of Christmas in August includes Han Suk-kyu as Jung-won, Shim Eun-ha as Da-rim, Shin Gu as Jung-won's Father, Oh Ji-hye as Jung-sook, Lee Han-wi as Chul-goo and more.
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