Shades of the Heart (2019)
Shades of the Heart, directed by Kim Jong-kwan and starring Yeon Woo-jin, Lee Ji-eun, Yoon Hye-ri, Kim Sang-ho, and Lee Joo-young, is a 2019 South Korean friendship and drama film. The film premiered at the 2019 Jeonju International Film Festival. According to reports, IU agreed to appear in the film for free.
Chang-seok, an author, returns to Korea after being divorced abroad and prepares to publish a novel based on his own life experience. He then encounters the aimless Mi-young in a cafe within a packed subway station in Euljiro, who recalls their meeting and their past together. Chang-seok also meets his editor, Yoo-jin, who enjoys a cigarette and reflects on her history with him. Next, he stumbles upon Sung-ha, a photographer who is caring for his ill wife. Finally, Chang-seok has a talk with bartender Joo-eun, who is trying to recall memories of her clientele who died in a vehicle accident.
When they meet, they explore somewhat different subjects, but they are linked by a similar sense of loss and insecurity as each character fights to remain sane in a society that inspires thoughts of existential dread. This marks Chang-seok and alters his feelings and thoughts, prompting him to begin composing yet another new novel.
Detailed information:
Starring: Yeon Woo-jin, Lee Ji-eun, Yoon Hye-ri, Kim Sang-ho, Lee Joo-young
Original release: February 2, 2019
Link to watch: imdb.com/title/tt14425000/
