Perhaps Love (2021 film)
2021 South Korean romantic comedy film
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Perhaps Love (Korean: 장르만 로맨스; RR: Jangneuman romaenseu) is a 2021 South Korean comedy-drama film, directed by Jo Eun-ji. Starring Ryu Seung-ryong, Oh Na-ra and Kim Hee-won, the film depicts the complex private life of a best-selling author whose work and life go awry as he meets people involved in an unusual romance. The film was released theatrically on November 17, 2021.
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| Hangul | 장르만 로맨스 |
| Lit. | Genre Romance |
| RR | Jangneuman romaenseu |
| MR | Changnŭman romaensŭ |
| Directed by | Jo Eun-ji |
| Written by | Kim Na-deul |
| Produced by | Baek Gyeong-suk |
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| Cinematography | Kim Tae-su |
| Edited by | Kim Tae-kyung |
| Music by | Lee Dong-june |
Production companies | Bleaf Co., Ltd. Library Pictures International |
| Distributed by | Next Entertainment World |
Release date |
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Running time | 113 minutes |
| Country | South Korea |
| Language | Korean |
| Box office | US$4.3 million[1][2] |
Plot
A divorcing couple, a secret relationship on the brink of collapse, a reversed teacher-student dynamic, a mysterious neighbor, and a cousin all become entangled in an unusual romance. The intertwined lives of these individuals slowly come to light.
Cast
- Ryu Seung-ryong as Kim Hyeon, a best-selling author who has fallen into a slump[3]
- Oh Na-ra as Mi-ae, Hyeon's ex-wife[4]
- Kim Hee-won as Soon-mo, Hyeon's best friend and the head of a Sunmo publishing company
- Lee Yoo-young as Jeong-won, Hyeon's neighbor[5]
- Sung Yoo-bin as Kim Seong-kyeong, Hyeon and Mi-ae's son
- Mu Jin-sung as Yoo-jin, an aspiring author
- Oh Jung-se as Nam-jin, an ex-best friend and rival writer of best-seller Hyeon
- Ryu Hyun-kyung as Hye-jin, Hyeon's current wife[6]
Production
Perhaps Love is the directorial debut of actress Jo Eun-ji.[7] On May 2, 2019, it was revealed that Ryu Seung-ryong has been cast in upcoming comedy film tentatively titled as 'Not the Lips'.[8]
Filming began on June 4, 2019, and was wrapped up on September 13.[9] The film was released 2 years after its completion.[10]
Release
The film was released theatrically on November 17, 2021.[11] In April 2022 the film was invited at the 24th edition of Far East Film Festival at Udine held from April 22 to 30 2022.[12] In July 2022, it was invited at the 21st New York Asian Film Festival, where it was screened at Lincoln center on July 26.[13][14]
Reception
Box office
The film was released on November 17, 2021, on 1192 screens.[15] As per Korean Film Council (Kofic) integrated computer network, the film ranked first on the Korean box office in the opening weekend.[16]
As of December 16, 2021[update] it is at 10th place among all the Korean films released in the year 2021, with gross of US$4.36 million and 514,260 admissions.[2]
Critical response
Bae Hyo-joo reviewing for Newsen praised performances of Ryu Seung-ryong, Oh Nara and Kim Hee-won and wrote, "Perhaps Love evokes sympathy and laughter from viewers. The actors' sincere acting, witty yet realistic dialogues and scenes, and witty directing bring about 100% pure pleasure in a long time."[17]
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| 2022 | 58th Baeksang Arts Awards | Best New Director | Jo Eun-ji | Won | [18][19] |
| Best Supporting Actor | Sung Yoo-bin | Nominated | [20][21] | ||
| Best Supporting Actress | Oh Na-ra | Nominated | |||
| Best New Actor | Mu Jin-sung | Nominated | |||
| 21st New York Asian Film Festival | Uncaged Award for Best Feature Film Competition | Perhaps Love | Nominated | [22][23] | |
| Best from the East Award | Ryu Seung-ryong | Won | |||
| Audience Award | Perhaps Love | Won | [24] | ||
| Chunsa Film Art Awards 2022 | Best New Director | Jo Eun-ji | Nominated | [25][26] | |
| Best Supporting Actress | Oh Na-ra | Won | |||
| Best New Actor | Mu Jin-Sung | Won | |||
| 31st Buil Film Awards | Best New Director | Jo Eun-ji | Nominated | [27] | |
| Best Music | Lee Dong-june | Nominated | |||
| 58th Grand Bell Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Kim Hee-won | Nominated | [28][29] | |
| Best Supporting Actress | Oh Na-ra | Nominated | |||
| Best New Director | Jo Eun-ji | Nominated | |||
| Best New Actor | Mu Jin-sung | Won | |||