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Ryeosu
Chul-soo (Eui-chul Jung) is a student at the local university and a a part-time courier. He has the job so he can pay for the university tuition fees. One day he has to go to the city of Yeosu to deliver the ashes of a dead homeless person. Mi-jin (Joon-hee Koh) attends the same university and was forced to become a surrogate mother so she could pay for her university tuition fees. After having her baby she however changes her mind and flees to Yeosu with the baby. There they both meet each other.
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Plot Summary
In 1948, amid political turmoil and the division of Korea, a talented baker from Yeosu, South Korea, falls in love with a woman who works at a bar. Their forbidden romance blossoms against the backdrop of a brewing conflict, forcing them to confront their feelings and make difficult choices.
Critical Reception
Ryeosu received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its emotional depth, strong performances, and sensitive portrayal of love amidst political unrest. While some found the pacing deliberate, the film was largely appreciated for its poignant storytelling and historical context.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its compelling performances, particularly from the lead actors.
Appreciated for its romantic storyline set against a turbulent historical period.
The film effectively captures the emotional weight of forbidden love and societal pressures.
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Fun Fact
The film's setting in Yeosu during a period of significant political upheaval in Korea highlights a lesser-known but crucial part of the nation's history.
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