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Always

2011Movie1 h 48 min

DramaRomance
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Letterboxd3.8/5Rotten Tomatoes–80%

A deeply romantic, moving romance movie about everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Story

I see you. I hear you. I love you.

A former boxer turned parking lot attendant finds hope in the love of the blind telemarketer who walks into his booth one day.

Feels like

  • Melodramatic Romance
  • Redemptive Love
  • Visually Poetic
  • Emotional Depth
  • Character-Driven Narrative
  • Korean Cinema
  • Tragic Backstory
  • Hope and Despair
  • Resilience of the Human Spirit

Cast

24 of 38

Crew

Directed by
Song Il-gon
Written by
Song Il-gon, Roh Hong-jin
Produced by
Bomi Moon
Music by
Bang Jun-seok

Everyone

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Facts

October 20, 2011 · 1 h 48 min · Romance, Drama

Released
October 20, 2011
Runtime
1 h 48 min
Genres
Romance, Drama
Original language
Korean
Made in
South Korea
Box office
$7 million
Available in
38 countries

Tropes

"The Reason You Suck" Speech, Cool Plane, Retirony +9

  • "The Reason You Suck" Speech
  • Cool Plane
  • Retirony
  • Second Love
  • Hope Spot
  • I See Dead People
  • Intimate Haircut
  • Our Ghosts Are Different
  • Spirit Advisor
  • I Want My Beloved to Be Happy
  • Symploce
  • Heroic Sacrifice

12 of 28 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Always?"

Questions about Always

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Always worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.7 and Letterboxd 3.8 out of 5).

Is Always good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

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

Is Always 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 Always in English?

Korean

No, it was made in Korean.

What tropes does Always use?

"The Reason You Suck" SpeechCool PlaneRetironySecond LoveHope SpotI See Dead PeopleIntimate HaircutOur Ghosts Are DifferentSpirit AdvisorI Want My Beloved to Be HappySymploceHeroic Sacrificeand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 tropes for it, including "The Reason You Suck" Speech, Cool Plane, and Retirony.