Sundays In August (2006)
A quietly moving South Korean drama where jealousy, grief, and an out-of-print book draw three strangers into each other's lives.
Sundays In August - Movie Information
- Original Title: 8월의 일요일들
- Release Year: 2006
- Directed by: Lee Jin-woo
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Romance, Drama
- Runtime: 1h 45m
- Original Language: Korean
- Spoken Languages: Korean
- Release Date (Theatrical): September 29, 2006 (South Korea - 15)
- Production Companies: Indiestory
- Production Countries: South Korea
Sundays In August - Plot
Ho-sang's car is overturned on a journey with his wife, Min-jeong. She falls into a coma because of this accident and Ho-sang is distressed by her condition. One day, he finds a man's signature on his wife's book titled [Sundays in August] and gets jealous. He finds out that the man and his wife were planning to visit a mountain villa, and he decides to visit the villa by himself. Meanwhile Si-nae, Min-jeong's doctor, is interested in Ho-sang and the book [Sundays in August]. Si-nae calls So-kook in a secondhand bookstore to order the out of print [Sundays in August]. This book reminds So-kook of his dead friend.
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Sundays In August - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Lee Jin-woo
Main Cast
- Yang Eun-yong
- Lim Hyung-kook
- Oh Jung-se
- Lee Ji-soo
Writers
- Lee Jin-woo
- Song Hye-jin
Sundays In August - FAQs
What is Sundays In August about?
Sundays In August follows Ho-sang, whose wife Min-jeong falls into a coma after a car accident. Discovering a stranger's signature in her book, he sets off to unravel her secret. Meanwhile, her doctor Si-nae and a secondhand bookseller So-kook are each drawn into the story through the same mysterious title.
Who are the main actors in Sundays In August?
The film stars Yang Eun-yong as Si-nae, Min-jeong's quietly curious doctor, Lim Hyung-kook as the grief-stricken husband Ho-sang, Oh Jung-se as So-kook the secondhand bookseller, and Lee Ji-soo as Min-jeong, the woman whose coma sets the entire story in motion.
Who directed Sundays In August?
Sundays In August was directed by Lee Jin-woo, who also co-wrote the screenplay alongside Song Hye-jin. The film reflects Lee's interest in quiet, emotionally layered storytelling, using an out-of-print book as the thread that binds its three central characters together.
What role does the book play in the film?
The out-of-print novel Sundays in August acts as the film's emotional spine. It triggers Ho-sang's jealousy, sparks Si-nae's curiosity, and stirs So-kook's grief over a lost friend. The book becomes a shared object of longing, quietly connecting characters who would otherwise never cross paths.
When was Sundays In August released?
Sundays In August was released in South Korea on September 29, 2006, with a local age rating of 15. The film was produced by Indiestory and represents a thoughtful entry in South Korean independent cinema of the mid-2000s.
How long is Sundays In August?
Sundays In August runs for 105 minutes, or about 1 hour and 45 minutes. The film's measured pace suits its introspective tone, giving each character's emotional journey the space it needs to breathe and resonate with the audience.
What language is Sundays In August in?
Sundays In August is entirely in Korean, reflecting its South Korean production. Viewers watching outside Korea will typically need subtitles. The film's quiet, dialogue-driven style translates well across languages, making it accessible to international audiences who enjoy contemplative Asian cinema.
What films are similar to Sundays In August?
If Sundays In August resonated with you, you might enjoy Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between, Happiness for Beginners, Love in the Big City, My Name Is Loh Kiwan, Lonely Planet, or Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy — all romantic dramas that explore love, loss, and emotional connection with similar warmth.
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