My Last Love (2017)

My Last Love (Korean: 내게 남은 사랑을; RR: Naege Nameun Sarangeul) is a 2017 South Korean family drama film directed and written by Jin Kwang-Kyo. The film explores the strained dynamics within a family and the personal transformation of a father facing a life-altering medical diagnosis.

Promotional poster for My Last Love — Promotional poster for the film My Last Love.

Plot

Kim Bong-Yong (Sung Ji-Ru) is a dedicated employee whose professional life consumes his time and energy. His work responsibilities, which include frequently escorting his intoxicated boss home, leave him little room for his family. His wife, Hwa-Yeon (Jeon Mi-Sun), expresses frustration over his absence, while his twin children, Woo-Joo (Hongseok) and Dal-Nim (Kwon So-Hyun), maintain a distant relationship with him. His only solace is his youngest daughter, Byeol-Nim (Lee Ye-Won). The family dynamic shifts significantly after Bong-Yong receives a medical diagnosis that forces him to re-evaluate his priorities.

Production

The film was produced by Na Yong-Guk and distributed by BM Cultures. Principal photography for the project commenced on May 13, 2017, and concluded on June 15, 2017. The film has a total runtime of 111 minutes.

Cast

Actor Sung Ji-Ru — Sung Ji-Ru portrays Kim Bong-Yong.

Actress Jeon Mi-Sun — Jeon Mi-Sun portrays Lee Hwa-Yeon.

Actress Kwon So-Hyun — Kwon So-Hyun portrays Kim Dal-Nim.

Actor Yang Hong-Seok — Yang Hong-Seok portrays Kim Woo-Joo.

Actress Lee Ye-Won — Lee Ye-Won portrays Kim Byeol-Nim.

Actress Jung Soo-Young — Jung Soo-Young portrays Kim Soon-Jung.

Sung Ji-Ru as Kim Bong-Yong
Jeon Mi-Sun as Lee Hwa-Yeon
Kwon So-Hyun as Kim Dal-Nim
Yang Hong-Seok as Kim Woo-Joo
Lee Ye-Won as Kim Byeol-Nim
Jung Soo-Young as Kim Soon-Jung

Additional cast members include Lee Byung-Joon (Priest Cheon), Dong Hyun-Bae (Executive Director Jo), Nam Jin-Bok (Sang-Man), Lee Yoon-Gun (Min-Jae), Shin Mun-Sung (Detective Squad Chief Sung), Seo Young-Sam (doctor 1), Lee Hyun-Woong (department head 1), Seo Ho-Chul (sawmill customer), Song Bo-Eun (nurse), and Hyun Seo-Young (handmade shop owner).