Perhaps Love () 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 Oh Na-ra as Mi-ae, Hyeon's ex-wife 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 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
Production Perhaps Love is the directorial debut of actress Jo Eun-ji. On May 2, 2019, it was revealed that Ryu Seung-ryong has been cast in upcoming comedy film tentatively titled as 'Not the Lips'.
Filming began on June 4, 2019, and was wrapped up on September 13. The film was released 2 years after its completion.
Release The film was released theatrically on November 17, 2021. 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. In July 2022, it was invited at the 21st New York Asian Film Festival, where it was screened at Lincoln center on July 26.
Reception Box office The film was released on November 17, 2021, on 1192 screens. As per Korean Film Council (Kofic) integrated computer network, the film ranked first on the Korean box office in the opening weekend.
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.
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."
Accolades Year Award Category Recipient(s) Result 2022 58th Baeksang Arts Awards Best New Director Jo Eun-ji Best Supporting Actor Sung Yoo-bin Best Supporting Actress Oh Na-ra Best New Actor Mu Jin-sung 21st New York Asian Film Festival Uncaged Award for Best Feature Film Competition Perhaps Love Best from the East Award Ryu Seung-ryong Audience Award Perhaps Love Chunsa Film Art Awards 2022 Best New Director Jo Eun-ji Best Supporting Actress Oh Na-ra Best New Actor Mu Jin-Sung 31st Buil Film Awards Best New Director Jo Eun-ji Best Music Lee Dong-june 58th Grand Bell Awards Best Supporting Actor Kim Hee-won Best Supporting Actress Oh Na-ra Best New Director Jo Eun-ji Best New Actor Mu Jin-sung
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