Christmas in August (1998)
Original title: 8월의 크리스마스
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?
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Top billed cast
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Han Suk-kyuJung-won
Shim Eun-haDa-rim
Shin GuJung-won's Father
Oh Ji-hyeJung-sook
Lee Han-wiChul-goo
Jeon Mi-seonJi-won
Kim Ae-raGrandmotherJang Hye-yoonParking Attendant 1
Min Kyung-jinSon
Lee Yong-nyeoBallet Auntie
Kim Jae-rokJung-won's Friend 1Kim Do-yoonPolice PasserbyKeywords
Movie DNA
Genre affinityDrama · RomanceTheme affinityTerminal Illness · RomanceMood preferenceRomance · RomanceDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityRomance · RomanceDirector preference324273
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Frequently asked questions about Christmas in August
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?
How long is Christmas in August?
Christmas in August has a runtime of 97 minutes.