A Way Station (2021 Film)

A Way Station (Korean: 간이역; RR: Kaniyeok) is a 2021 South Korean romantic drama film directed and written by Kim Jung-Min. The film explores themes of memory, terminal illness, and the enduring nature of love.

Promotional poster for A Way Station — Promotional poster for the film A Way Station.

Plot

The story follows Seung-Hyun (Kim Dong-Jun) and Ji-A (Kim Jae-Kyung), who share a romantic connection during their high school years in a small town. Seung-Hyun lives with the fear of developing Alzheimer's disease, a condition he witnessed his mother endure. Ji-A provides emotional support until she moves to Seoul for university, leading to the eventual estrangement of their relationship. Seven years later, Ji-A, now an office worker, receives a terminal cancer diagnosis and returns to her hometown, where she reconnects with Seung-Hyun, who has become a baker.

Cast

Kim Dong-Jun as Baek Seung-Hyun
Kim Jae-Kyung as Han Ji-A
Yun Yoo-Sun as Kyung-Sook
Jin Ye-Sol as Hye-Sun
Heo Jeong-Min as Dong-Chan
Shin Ji-Hoon as Suk-Jin
Min Joon-Hyun as Joon-Hyun
Park Hyung-Joon as marketing team leader
Ailee as Amy
Lee A-Ra as young Han Ji-A
Kim Dae-Heung as condoler 1
Jeong Ye-Seo as hallway student