A History of Jealousy (2019 Film)

A History of Jealousy (Korean: 질투의 역사; RR: Jiltuui Yeoksa) is a 2019 South Korean romantic drama film directed and written by Jang In-Bong. The film explores the intricate dynamics and long-held secrets among a group of former university friends.

Promotional poster for A History of Jealousy

Plot

The narrative centers on five friends—Soo-Min, Won-Ho, Jin-Sook, Hong, and Sun-Gi—who reunite in the city of Gunsan after a decade of separation. Their reunion is marked by palpable tension and awkwardness. As the group interacts, a comment made by Jin-Sook serves as a catalyst for the revelation of long-buried secrets that fundamentally alter their perceptions of their shared past.

Cast

The film features an ensemble cast portraying the central group of friends:

Nam Gyu-Ri as Soo-Min
Oh Ji-Ho as Won-Ho
Jang So-Yeon as Jin-Sook
Kim Seung-Hyeon as Hong
Jo Han-Sun as Sun-Gi

Supporting cast members include Song Jae-Ho as Professor Choi, Lee Hwa-Shi as Won-Ho's mother, Jo Bum-Joon as Soo-Min's husband, Yoon Seung-Hoon as Soo-Min's older brother, Park Han-Sol as the younger version of Soo-Min, and Song Hae-Na as a female teacher.

Production and Release

The film was produced by Kang Sung-Wook, Jung Jae-Eui, and Ma Hyun-A, with cinematography by Lee Young-Jin. It was released in South Korea on March 14, 2019, with a runtime of 94 minutes. The film was distributed by Storm Pictures.