Repechage
Originally released in 1997. Repechage is a romance film. directed by Lee Kwang-hoon. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Kim Hee-seon, Jang Dong-gun, and Lee Jin-woo
Synopsis
Two friends - Min-gyu, a wild-animal vet, and Eun-hae, a fashion photographer - commiserate with each other when each realizes that the person they love is no longer in love with them. In anger, Eun-hae smashes up her boyfriend's car; in frustration, Min-gyu breaks glasses and carves up a spider. Min-gyu and Eun-hae each urge the other to be calm, to move on, to forget about it. Good advice, if only they could take it. "Why do humans need love?," these friends ask each other. Can jealousy, anger, and desire for revenge lead two jilted lovers to embrace what they have? Will someone dream of a giraffe?
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 15, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (2 votes)
Language
Korean
Original language
Country
South Korea
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- KO
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Repechage about?
Two friends - Min-gyu, a wild-animal vet, and Eun-hae, a fashion photographer - commiserate with each other when each realizes that the person they love is no longer in love with them. In anger, Eu...
Who directed Repechage?
Repechage was directed by Lee Kwang-hoon.
How long is Repechage?
Repechage has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Repechage released?
Repechage was released on March 15, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Repechage?
The main cast of Repechage includes Kim Hee-seon, Jang Dong-gun, Lee Jin-woo, Park So-hyun.