Crying in a Butterfly's Embrace
Directed by Im Kwon-taek
Driving along the coast, Hyun-ju is riding in Sun-ho's cab. They are going to see Hyun-ju's first love of twelve years past. Hyun-ju tells Sun-ho of her memories with Min-sub, her first love. Deeply engrossed in her story, Sun-ho sincerely hopes for their reunion. They arrive at their destination but Min-sub has already moved beyond Hyun-ju and the scars of their love a long time ago. Hyun-ju and Sun-ho spend a day together in the town. Sun-ho falls in love with Hyun-ju, her pain and her scars. The next day, Hyun-ju leaves to return to her family and Sun-ho is left with emptiness.
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