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The Intimate

2005Movie1 h 38 min

60
DecentGoodWatch score

A deeply romantic, explicitly sexual romance movie about everyday modern life and the mind, with standout characters.

Good for date night · pure escapism · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing · you're watching with family

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Story

One day… is all he asked.

Her lover has never taken a dangerous risk in his life. She has been for seven years and is going to get married next month. One day she meets a handsome stranger, who asked her to spend one day with him. It might be a mistake to accept his proposal, but over the next day she will experience a level of excitement and intimacy, she has never experienced before, and this could change her life all of sudden.

Feels like

  • Romantic Drama
  • Erotic & Sensual
  • Emotional Complexity
  • Slow Burn Narrative
  • Character Study
  • Melancholic Tone
  • Forbidden Love
  • Psychological Depth
  • Intimate & Mature

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Kim Tae-eun
Written by
Yun Chang-hun
Produced by
Jung Hyun
Music by
Cho Gyu-chan

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Facts

December 8, 2005 · 1 h 38 min · Nudity, Sexual Content

Released
December 8, 2005
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content
Genres
Romance, Drama
Original language
Korean
Made in
South Korea
Available in
5 countries

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Questions about The Intimate

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Is The Intimate worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 5.7 and Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5).

Is The Intimate good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Intimate plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Intimate in English?

Korean

No, it was made in Korean.