Woman Is the Future of Man

20041h 28m6.1(71)

DramaRomance

As the first snow falls in Seoul, two old friends reunite; one is a successful college professor, and the other, a struggling filmmaker recently returned from the United States. After their reminiscences, they finally decide to go in search of the young woman each had romanced years earlier.

CountrySouth Korea, France

GenreDrama, Romance

ReleaseMay 5, 2004

DirectorHong Sang-soo

ProductionUniKorea Pictures, Miracin Korea

CastYoo Ji-tae, Sung Hyun-ah, Kim Tae-woo

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