For Eternal Hearts
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For Eternal Hearts is a 2007 South Korean film.
, held from 12-21 July 2007. From 9 August 2007 it was given a limited theatrical release in South Korea
at independent theatre chain Spongehouse, where it received a total of 6,724 admissions nationwide and grossed (as of 16 September 2007) $
45,398. The film was later invited to the "Winds of Asia" category of the Tokyo International Film Festival
, which opened on 20 October 2007.
Plot
College professor Su-young recounts to his class the tale of his first love. As a student in the 1980s, he meets a wild and eccentric girl who he names "Pippi", and is crushed when she later jumps to her death from a window. But soon after she magically reappears, and his life becomes increasingly surreal and bizarre.Cast
- Jung Kyung-hoJung Kyung-hoJung Kyung Ho, 정경호 is a South Korean actor. He graduated from Joong Ang University and began his debut in 5 stars a mobile drama in 2004....
... Su-young (student) - Kim Min-sunKim Min-sunGyu-ri Kim, previously known as Kim Min-sun is a South Korean actress and singer. She starred in the film Portrait of a Beauty in 2008. She was involved in a controversy in 2008 when she made a statement against eating beef imported from the United States; this led to a lawsuit by a beef importer...
... Pippi - Cha Soo-yeon ... Su-ji
- Jeong Jin-yeongJeong Jin-yeongJeong Jin-yeong , is a South Korean actor best-known for his role in the hugely successful The King and the Clown.-Filmography:*Green Fish...
... Su-young (professor) - Kim CKim CKim C is a South Korean singer from Hot Potato and an entertainer.-Personal life:He is married and has a daughter, named Kim Yu-ju and a son. He currently serves as a catcher of entertainment baseball club, Han...
- Jang Hang-seon
- Lee Soo-na
- Song Seung-hwan
Release
For Eternal Hearts premiered as the opening film of the 11th Puchon International Fantastic Film FestivalPuchon International Fantastic Film Festival
The Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival , or PiFan, is an international film festival held annually in July in Bucheon, South Korea...
, held from 12-21 July 2007. From 9 August 2007 it was given a limited theatrical release in South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
at independent theatre chain Spongehouse, where it received a total of 6,724 admissions nationwide and grossed (as of 16 September 2007) $
United States dollar
The United States dollar , also referred to as the American dollar, is the official currency of the United States of America. It is divided into 100 smaller units called cents or pennies....
45,398. The film was later invited to the "Winds of Asia" category of the Tokyo International Film Festival
Tokyo International Film Festival
Tokyo International Film Festival is a film festival established in 1985. The event was held biannually from 1985 to 1991 and annually thereafter...
, which opened on 20 October 2007.