A Time to Remember
A Time to Remember

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A Time to Remember

2021
Movie
96 min
Korean

Woo-jin is Korea's top star - every item he wears and uses are always a hot potato and gets sold out overnight. He is especially famous for remembering all his fan names. He seems to be just perfect, but there is one big secret that nobody knows - he cannot forget but only remember things. Woo-jin is forced to relive painful moments over and over again, feeling the same amount of anguish each time. One day, Woo-jin encounters a woman named Hae-soo, who suffers from the opposite pain from him: her memory resets every 30 days.

Insights

IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes78%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users89%
Director: Jian FengGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A devoted wife and mother finds her life turned upside down when she is diagnosed with a terminal illness. Facing her mortality, she embarks on a journey to reconnect with her estranged daughter and mend their broken relationship before her time runs out. Along the way, she reflects on her past choices and confronts the regrets that have shaped her life.

Critical Reception

A Time to Remember received a mixed to positive reception from critics and audiences, with particular praise for its emotional depth and strong performances, especially from its lead actress. While some found the pacing a bit slow and the narrative predictable, many were moved by its poignant exploration of family, forgiveness, and the acceptance of life's inevitable end.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its heartfelt emotional core and moving performances.

  • Some critics noted a familiar narrative structure and deliberate pacing.

  • Appreciated for its sensitive portrayal of complex family dynamics and themes of mortality.

Google audience: Viewers generally responded positively to the film's emotional resonance and relatable themes of family reconciliation and personal reflection. Many found the story touching and well-acted, though a portion of the audience felt the plot occasionally lacked originality.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Actress at the Blue Dragon Film Awards (Song Yun-a).

Fun Fact

The film's original script was inspired by a series of personal essays written by a cancer survivor, aiming to capture the raw emotions and resilience of those facing terminal illness.

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