The plot is a simple and classic Korean type of story, even though it's been almost 10 years since its release - opposites attract, followed by an intense romance and a sad ending. The girl is from a well-to-do family, well-mannered and gentle, while the guy is gruff, in a blue-collar job, but street-smart and gentlemanly.
The lead couple have sizzling chemistry - you can feel the intensity of their love for each other and the mutual attraction. Jung Woo Sung's character Chul Jin - he's the man every guy wants to be, gruff, oh-so-cool without being pretentious, and the man every woman wants. Dependable, caring, loving, and will sweep you off your feet, all at the same time.
The music is well-chosen, reflecting the whimsical and fairytale-like romance they experience during their courtship, and then the bittersweet tone of the second half of the movie.
I discovered this movie by accident on my local TV channel many years back, but could not complete it because it was too late at night. Glad to have finally finished watching it. Dementia may slowly erase your memories, but it can never take away from the happiness of the moment, the joy of experiencing the here-and-now.
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