Movie

Christmas in August

“Is love eternal?”

★ 7.7(94)19981h 37m

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Good to know

Director: Hur Jin-ho
Release date: 1998-01-24
Runtime: 1h 37m
Language: Korean
Status: Released
Country: South Korea
Studio: Sidus

Christmas in August — trailer

About Christmas in August

Christmas in August is a 1998 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Hur Jin-ho, starring Han Suk-kyu, Shim Eun-ha and Shin Gu. It has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.7/10 from 94 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Christmas in August in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

It's a sweltering summer, but Jung-won, a terminally ill, thirty-something photographer, is already in the winter of his life when he begins a tentative romance with a young traffic cop who doesn't know about his condition. Is their relationship doomed before it even begins?

Cast

Han Suk-kyu

Jung-won

Shim Eun-ha

Da-rim

Shin Gu

Jung-won's Father

Oh Ji-hye

Jung-sook

Lee Han-wi

Chul-goo

Jeon Mi-seon

Ji-won

Gwon Hye-won

Hyo-jung

Son Se-kwang

Cheol

Choi Sun-joong

Suk-hee

Kim Ae-ra

Grandmother

Min Kyung-jin

Son

Lee Yong-nyeo

Ballet Auntie

Themes & keywords

terminal illnessromance

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Christmas in August in United Kingdom?+

Christmas in August is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United Kingdom. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Christmas in August on Netflix?+

Christmas in August is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now.

How long is Christmas in August?+

Christmas in August has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

Who stars in Christmas in August?+

Christmas in August stars Han Suk-kyu, Shim Eun-ha, Shin Gu, Oh Ji-hye and Lee Han-wi.

When did Christmas in August come out?+

Christmas in August is a 1998 movie directed by Hur Jin-ho.

What genre is Christmas in August?+

Christmas in August is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed Christmas in August?+

Christmas in August was directed by Hur Jin-ho.