Chunga: A Fresh Girl

Chunga, released internationally as A Fresh Girl, is a South Korean drama film directed by Kim Jung-Ho. The movie was released on September 25, 2014, with a runtime of 92 minutes. Principal photography for the film took place from March 2010 through May 2010. The narrative draws inspiration from the classic traditional Korean folk tale Shim Chung.

Promotional poster for the film A Fresh Girl featuring cast imagery — Promotional poster for the film A Fresh Girl.

Plot and Characters

The story follows a female high school student named Shim Chung-A, portrayed by actress Kim Se-In, who supports her family following her father's disability. To make ends meet, she takes on a part-time job at a gas station before encountering further challenging circumstances. Meanwhile, Kang San-Hae, played by Bang Sung-Ho, is the president of a mid-sized company who lives an isolated life after separating from his family. Their paths cross after he observes her holding a blue rose on a park bench.

Cast

Kim Se-In as Shim Chung-A
Bang Sung-Ho as Kang San-Hae
Jo Byung-Gi as Choi Dong-Pal
Uhm Choon-Bae as Shim Hak-Kyu
Chae Eun-Joo
Kang Byung-Jin
Lee Ja-Eun