Perhaps Love (2021 film)

Perhaps Love
Theatrical release poster
Hangul
장르만 로맨스
Literal meaningGenre Romance
Revised RomanizationJangleuman Lomaenseu
Directed byJo Eun-ji
Written byKim Na-deul
Produced byBaek Gyeong-suk
Starring
CinematographyKim Tae-su
Edited byKim Tae-kyung
Music byLee Dong-june
Production
companies
Bleaf Co., Ltd.
Library Pictures International
Distributed byNext Entertainment World
Release date
  • November 17, 2021 (2021-11-17)
Running time
113 minutes
CountrySouth Korea
LanguageKorean
Box officeUS$4.3 million[1][2]

Perhaps Love (Korean: 장르만 로맨스; RR: Jangleuman Lomaenseu) is a 2021 South Korean comedy drama film, directed by Jo Eun-ji. Starring Ryu Seung-ryong, Oh Na-ra and Kim Hee-won, the film depicts the complex private life of a best-selling author whose work and life go awry as he meets people involved in an unusual romance. The film was released theatrically on November 17, 2021.

Plot

A divorcing couple, a secret relationship on the brink of collapse, a reversed teacher-student dynamic, a mysterious neighbor, and a cousin all become entangled in an unusual romance. The intertwined lives of these individuals slowly come to light.

Cast

  • Ryu Seung-ryong as Kim Hyeon, a best-selling author who has fallen into a slump[3]
  • Oh Na-ra as Mi-ae, Hyeon's ex-wife[4]
  • Kim Hee-won as Soon-mo, Hyeon's best friend and the head of a Sunmo publishing company
  • Lee Yoo-young as Jeong-won, Hyeon's neighbor[5]
  • Sung Yoo-bin as Kim Seong-kyeong, Hyeon and Mi-ae's son
  • Mu Jin-sung as Yoo-jin, an aspiring author
  • Oh Jung-se as Nam-jin, an ex-best friend and rival writer of best-seller Hyeon
  • Ryu Hyun-kyung as Hye-jin, Hyeon's current wife[6]

Production

Perhaps Love is the directorial debut of actress Jo Eun-ji.[7] On May 2, 2019, it was revealed that Ryu Seung-ryong has been cast in upcoming comedy film tentatively titled as 'Not the Lips'.[8]

Filming began on June 4, 2019, and was wrapped up on September 13.[9] The film was released 2 years after its completion.[10]

Release

The film was released theatrically on November 17, 2021.[11] In April 2022 the film was invited at the 24th edition of Far East Film Festival at Udine held from April 22 to 30 2022.[12] In July 2022, it was invited at the 21st New York Asian Film Festival, where it was screened at Lincoln center on July 26.[13][14]

Reception

Box office

The film was released on November 17, 2021, on 1192 screens.[15] As per Korean Film Council (Kofic) integrated computer network, the film ranked first on the Korean box office in the opening weekend.[16]

As of December 16, 2021 it is at 10th place among all the Korean films released in the year 2021, with gross of US$4.36 million and 514,260 admissions.[2]

Critical response

Bae Hyo-joo reviewing for Newsen praised performances of Ryu Seung-ryong, Oh Nara and Kim Hee-won and wrote, "Perhaps Love evokes sympathy and laughter from viewers. The actors' sincere acting, witty yet realistic dialogues and scenes, and witty directing bring about 100% pure pleasure in a long time."[17]

Accolades

Year Award Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
2022 58th Baeksang Arts Awards Best New Director Jo Eun-ji Won [18][19]
Best Supporting Actor Sung Yoo-bin Nominated [20][21]
Best Supporting Actress Oh Na-ra Nominated
Best New Actor Mu Jin-sung Nominated
21st New York Asian Film Festival Uncaged Award for Best Feature Film Competition Perhaps Love Nominated [22][23]
Best from the East Award Ryu Seung-ryong Won
Audience Award Perhaps Love Won [24]
Chunsa Film Art Awards 2022 Best New Director Jo Eun-ji Nominated [25][26]
Best Supporting Actress Oh Na-ra Won
Best New Actor Mu Jin-Sung Won
31st Buil Film Awards Best New Director Jo Eun-ji Nominated [27]
Best Music Lee Dong-june Nominated
58th Grand Bell Awards Best Supporting Actor Kim Hee-won Nominated [28][29]
Best Supporting Actress Oh Na-ra Nominated
Best New Director Jo Eun-ji Nominated
Best New Actor Mu Jin-sung Won

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