Dear Dolphin (Korean환상속의 그대) is a 2013 South Korean romance melodrama starring Lee Hee-joon, Lee Young-jin and Han Ye-ri, co-written and directed by Kang Jin-a in her directorial debut, it explores the themes of life, love, and grief. It premiered at the 14th Jeonju International Film Festival and won the CGV Movie Collage Prize.[1][2][3][4]

Dear Dolphin
Hangul
환상속의 그대
Hanja
幻想속의 그대
Revised RomanizationHwansangsogui Geudae
McCune–ReischauerHwansangsogŭi Kŭdae
Directed byKang Jin-a
Written byKang Jin-a
Choi Yeong-rim
Produced byJe Jeong-ju
StarringLee Hee-joon
Lee Young-jin
Han Ye-ri
CinematographyKim Jong-seon
Edited byLee Yeon-jung
Choi Yeong-rim
Jung Byung-jin
Music byGo Jin-yeong
Distributed byM-Line Distribution
Release date
  • May 16, 2013 (2013-05-16)
Running time
110 minutes
CountrySouth Korea
LanguageKorean

Plot

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Cha-kyung (Han Ye-ri) and Hyuk-geun (Lee Hee-joon) are lovers. Gi-ok (Lee Young-jin), Cha-kyung's long-time close friend, has loved Hyuk-geun since they first met, but has kept her feelings hidden for the sake of her friendship with Cha-kyung. When Cha-kyung unexpectedly passes away in a car accident, the lives of both Hyuk-geun and Gi-ok change.

Even after a year, Hyuk-geun can't accept reality or move on, living in a fantasy in which Cha-kyung is still alive. On the other hand, Gi-ok acts as if the wound is healed and starts trying to act on her feelings toward Hyuk-geun.

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References

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  1. ^ Conran, Pierce (2 May 2013). "In Focus: Dear Dolphin". Korean Cinema Today. Retrieved 2015-11-15.
  2. ^ Conran, Pierce (7 May 2013). "Jeonju 2013 Review: The Ethereal DEAR DOLPHIN Explores Grief and Guilt". Twitch Film. Archived from the original on 17 November 2015. Retrieved 2015-11-15.
  3. ^ McEnteggart, Simon (7 May 2013). "Dear Dolphin". Hanguk Yeonghwa. Retrieved 2015-11-15.
  4. ^ Elley, Derek (17 December 2013). "Reviews: Dear Dolphin". Film Business Asia. Retrieved 2015-11-15.
  5. ^ Ji, Yong-jin (24 May 2013). "Interview: RIE Young-zin of DEAR DOLPHIN". Korean Cinema Today. Retrieved 2015-11-15.
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