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Christmas in August

1998Movie1 h 37 min

DramaRomance
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Rotten Tomatoes–89%

A profoundly sad, romantic drama movie about history and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Story

Is love eternal?

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?

Feels like

  • Korean Cinema
  • Terminally Ill
  • Summer Romance
  • Melancholic Love Story
  • Small Town Setting
  • Gentle Pace
  • Bittersweet
  • Character-Driven

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Hur Jin-ho
Written by
Hur Jin-ho, Shin Dong-hwan, Oh Seung-uk
Produced by
Tcha Sung-jai, Yoon Sang-ho, Cho Min-hwan
Music by
Cho Sung-woo

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Facts

January 24, 1998 · 1 h 37 min · Drama, Romance

Released
January 24, 1998
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
Korean
Made in
South Korea
Available in
4 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Christmas in August?"

Questions about Christmas in August

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Christmas in August worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.5).

Is Christmas in August good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Christmas in August plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Christmas in August in English?

Korean

No, it was made in Korean.