Late Spring (2014 South Korean Film)

Late Spring, also known by its Korean title Bom (봄), is a 2014 South Korean drama film directed by Cho Keun-Hyun. The film was released on November 20, 2014, with a runtime of 102 minutes and was distributed by Filament Pictures.

Promotional still from Late Spring featuring the cast — Promotional visual for Late Spring

Plot Synopsis

Set in the 1960s, the story follows Joo-Goo, regarded as South Korea's best sculptor, who suffers from a debilitating disease that is slowly paralyzing his body. Having lost his passion for art, he spends his days aimlessly. In an effort to revive his artistic spirit and hope for recovery, his wife, Jung-Sook, searches for a nude model to inspire him, eventually encountering Min-Gyung.

Production and Cast

The film was directed and co-written by Cho Keun-Hyun, with screenwriting contributions by Shin Yang-Joon, and production managed by Yoon Dae-Yong and Shin Yang-Joon. Kim Jung-Won served as the cinematographer.

Actor Park Yong-Woo — Park Yong-Woo as Joo-Goo

Actress Kim Seo-Hyung — Kim Seo-Hyung as Jung-Sook

Actress Lee Yoo-Young — Lee Yoo-Young as Min-Gyung

Child actress Kim Soo-Ahn — Kim Soo-Ahn as Song-Yi

The main cast includes Park Yong-Woo as Joo-Goo, Kim Seo-Hyung as Jung-Sook, Lee Yoo-Young as Min-Gyung, and Kim Soo-Ahn as Song-Yi.

Additionally, Jin Goo, Han Hye-Jin, Bae Soo-Bin, and Im Seul-Ong make cameo appearances in the film, having previously starred in director Cho Keun-Hyun's earlier work 26 Years.

Festivals and Accolades

Still from Late Spring — Scene from Late Spring

Late Spring was screened at international events including the 13th Asian Film Festival of Dallas and the World Focus section of the 27th Tokyo International Film Festival in 2014. At the 52nd Daejong Film Awards in 2015, Lee Yoo-Young received the Best New Actress award.