Come, Closer (2010 Film)

Come, Closer (Korean: 조금만 더 가까이; RR: Jogeumman Deo Gaggayi) is a 2010 South Korean omnibus film written and directed by Kim Jong-kwan. The film examines the intricacies of modern romantic relationships through five distinct, interconnected narratives centered on various couples.

Promotional poster for the film Come, Closer.

Plot Summary

The film follows the emotional journeys of five couples navigating the complexities of love, separation, and personal identity. In one segment, a coffee shop worker named Su-jin engages in a conversation with a stranger from the Netherlands who is searching for his former partner. Other segments explore the blurred lines between friendship and romance in a band, the internal conflict of an erotic comic artist questioning his sexuality, and the unexpected reunion of an ex-couple.

Cast

The film features an ensemble cast portraying the various characters across the different segments:

Yoon Kye-sang as Hyun-oh
Jung Yu-mi as Eun-hee
Yoon Hee-seok as Ju-young
Yozoh as Hye-young
Jang Seo-won as Woon-chul
Oh Chang-suk as Young-soo
Kim Hyo-seo as Su-jin
Yeom Bo-ra as Se-yun

Actor Yoon Kye-sang — Yoon Kye-sang portrays the character Hyun-oh.

Actress Jung Yu-mi — Jung Yu-mi portrays the character Eun-hee.

Actor Yoon Hee-seok — Yoon Hee-seok portrays the character Ju-young.

Actress Yozoh — Yozoh portrays the character Hye-young.

Actor Jang Seo-won — Jang Seo-won portrays the character Woon-chul.

Actor Oh Chang-suk — Oh Chang-suk portrays the character Young-soo.

Actress Kim Hyo-seo — Kim Hyo-seo portrays the character Su-jin.

Actress Yeom Bo-ra — Yeom Bo-ra portrays the character Se-yun.

Production and Release

Come, Closer was produced by Kim Ryoon-hee and features cinematography by Kim Hwa-young. The film held its world premiere at the 15th Pusan International Film Festival in October 2010. It was subsequently released in South Korean theaters on October 28, 2010, with distribution handled by KT&G Sangsangmadang. The film has a total runtime of 106 minutes.