Late Autumn (2010-South Korea)

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Movie: Late Autumn
Revised romanization: Man chu
Hangul: 만추
Director: Kim Tae-Yong
Writer: Kim Tae-Yong
Producer: Lee Joo-Ik
Cinematographer: Kim Woo-Hyung
World Premiere: September 10, 2010 (Toronto International Film Festival)
Release Date: February 17, 2011
Runtime: 115min.
Distributor: CJ Entertainment
Language: English
Country: South Korea, U.S.A.

Plot

Anna Chen's (Wei Tang) highly jealous husband discovers that Anna has rekindled a relationship with her first love. When Anna's husband confronts her about their relationship a terrible fight ensues. Anna awakens from a daze and discovers that her husband is dead. The police arrive.

7 years later, Anna learns in prison that her mother has passed away in Seattle. Prison officials grants Anna a three day furlough to attend her mother's funeral.

Anna sits alone on a bus about to embark on a long trip to Seattle. A man in a hurry suddenly boards the bus right before its departure. The man doesn't have enough money to pay for the ticket so he looks over to the seated passengers. The man spots Anna and walks confidently to her. He smiles and asks to borrow $30. The man eventually gets the $30 and is able to ride the bus to Seattle.

The sweet-talking man's name is Hoon (Hyun-Bin). He is a Korean immigrant who works as a gigolo. Hoon is now on the run from a wealthy client's furious husband. These two seemingly lost souls are about to share three memorable days together ...

Notes

"Late Autumn" is a remake of the 1966 film "Late Autumn" directed by Man-hui Lee.
Unlike the original version which was set in South Korea, the 2010 version will be set in America.
The 2010 version is co-financed by South Korean production companies "Boram Entertainment" / "M&FC" and U.S. company "North by Northwest Entertainment".
In late November, actress Wei Tang traveled to South Korea to meet actor Hyun-Bin & director Kim Tae-Yong. She spent 2 nights and 3 days in Korea, while rehearing the scenario.
Filming for "Late Autumn" began January 12th in Seattle, Washington.
Filming ended on March 1st on Whidbey Island in Island County, Washington State. The final scene filmed was the actual last scene for the movie, which is the epilogue scene involving Wei Tang. Actor Hyun-Bin was also present for the filming of the last scene and once that scene wrapped, staff and cast members celebrated.
Dialogue will be spoken entirely in English.
Movie was originally scheduled to open in Korea on November 25, 2010, but postponed to February 11, 2011.
"Late Autumn" was released in China on March 23, 2012. The movie grossed 30 million yuan (5.4 billion won/5 million USD) in its first days of release, highest of any Korean release in China.
Related titles:
1. Late Autumn | Man chu (1966)
2. Late Autumn | Man chu (1981)
3. Late Autumn | Man chu (2010)

Cast



Wei Tang	Hyun-Bin
Anna Chen	Hoon

Additional Cast Members:

Kim Jun-Seong - Wang-Jing
Kim Seo-Ra - Ok-Ja
John Wu - Anna's husband
Lucy Yang - May

Trailers

Film Festivals

2010 (35th) Toronto International Film Festival - September 9-19, 2010 - Contemporary World Cinema *World Premiere
2010 (15th) Pusan International Film Festival - October 7-15 2010 - Gala Presentation
2010 (21st) Stockholm International Film Festival - October 21-28, 2010 - Asian Images *European Premiere
2011 (61st) Berlin International Film Festival - February 10-20, 2011 - Forum *German Premiere
2011 (25th) Fribourg International Film Festival - March 19-26, 2011 - International Competition *Swiss Premiere
2011 (12th) Jeonju International Film Festival - April 28-May 6, 2011 - Masterclass
2011 (13th) Taipei Film Festival - June 24 - July 16, 2011 - Panorama: Voices from Asia
2011 (5th) Granada Film Festival Cines del Sur - June 4-11, 2011 - Closing Film
2011 (6th) Korean Film Festival In Paris - October 11-18, 2011 - Landscape 2011 *French Premiere
2011 (8th) Hong Kong Asian Film Festival - October 18-November 18, 2011 - Cineaste Delights
2011 (6th) The London Korean Film Festival - November 4-10, 2011 - Contemporary Korean Cinema
2012 (10th) New York Korean Film Festival - February 24-26, 2012

Awards

2011 (25th) Fribourg International Film Festival - March 19-26, 2011
- "Youth Jury"
2011 (47th) PaekSang Arts Awards - May 26, 2011
- "Best Actress" (Wei Tang)
2011 (48th) Daejong Film Awards - October 17, 2011
- "Best Music"
2011 (31th) Critics Choice Awards - October 30, 2011
- "Best Actress" (Wei Tang)
- "Best Music"
2011 (3rd) Film of the Year Awards - January 31, 2012
- "Best Actress" (Wei Tang)

Comments

Comment #12
marco aureli Says:
Apr 16 2012 2:54 pm

awarded by Asiatica Film Mediale in Rome on 2011 October the 22
Comment #11
Wendy Says:
Nov 19 2011 3:19 am

Hyun Bin gallantry fervour is worth to watch. But Tang Wei's motherly role has dampen the story.
Comment #10
anyeeM229 Says:
Aug 26 2011 10:27 am

someone please tell me when this movie goes on web with subtitles
Comment #9
Sun Says:
Jun 25 2011 9:25 am

I just saw in NY. What a great movie. Acting is also great. Everyone including my husband, who is not an asian, can relate to these characters. Beautiful scenes, amazing acting, great love story. It is either spoken or subtitled in English. This movie should be marketed more in the U.S. and shown to all movie lovers in the U.S.
Comment #8
Michael Says:
May 31 2011 1:11 pm

Just saw it this weekend at the Seattle International Film Festival and it was amazing. The characters, the scenes, the story and the most memorable ending of a movie I've ever seen. Wei Tang didn't even need to utter any words, her emotions played out on her face with utter perfection. Hyun-Bin was unlike any Asian male character I have seen in a movie, he created a balance between strength and weakness that I have never seen in an Asian male lead. And while I am bias, the city also lent an ambience to the film that no other city in the USA could have. Dark, haunting, hopeful and something always below the surface...this film had me captivated.
Comment #7
chat Says:
May 11 2011 9:06 pm

is this hyun bin's last movie before he entered the military?
Comment #6
navin gurung Says:
Mar 23 2011 10:49 am

but i cannot watch this film properly because i also donot live in korea
Comment #5
navin gurung Says:
Mar 23 2011 10:47 am

i like this film and actor hyun bin very much
Comment #4
Ana Says:
Mar 15 2011 2:58 pm

i have a question about song in Trailer What is that ?? Pleas help someone :)
Comment #3
Ki Says:
Feb 17 2011 7:07 am

I'll cut to the chase and state I absolutely LOVED "Late Autumn"! As a Korean who has lived most of his life in the U.S., "Late Autumn" is the first Asian themed film shot in the U.S. that hit home in a way where I could absolutely relate with the characters and believe what is taking place is real. Fortunately enough I was lucky enough to be in South Korea to catch the movie on its opening day.

"Late Autumn" is a remake and I have never seen the original 1966 Korean film so I can't say how it compares. With that said, "Late Autumn," in its own right, is one of those quintessential movies where you want to tuck the film in away your back pocket after it ends and save it for yourself for repeat viewings. I guess two films that immediately jumps to mind that is comparable in quality to "Late Autumn" is Sophia Coppola's "Lost in Translation" and Lee Yoon-Ki's "My Dear Enemy". Actually combine those two films and move the locale to the northwest U.S. and you have a pretty close approximation of "Late Autumn". That's not to say "Late Autumn" is derivative of either of those film, but rather it's a special film that's on a level with those films (which I also love).

The way "Late Autumn" unfolds has a totally unique feel, the actors (Wei Tang & Hyun-Bin) impressively pull out the entire rainbow of emotions while speaking mostly through their non-native language of English. Actually this was a concern to me, as both actors do not speak English fluently, but in the context of the film it was rarely noticeable. Hyun-Bin's Hoon character is a Korean immigrant who has only been in the U.S. for a few years so his English shouldn't be perfect. Ditto with Wei Tang.

The only flaw I found in the movie was the scene with Wei Tang & Hyun-Bin mimicking the American couple standing outside of the bumper cars. It seemed to go on for a tad too long and felt jarring compared to the rest of the film. The actual story I won't get into too much and leave it for viewers, but I will say when Hoon made that unexpected appearance it was uplifting and nearly brought me to tears. The fight and all was a thing of beauty.

Visuals were excellant, direction amazing (considering how ultra talented director's like Lee Yoon-Ki ("Love Talk") & Wong Kar Wai ("My Blueberry Nights") absolutely bombed when they brought their talents to the U.S.), performances were memorable and the script a winner. I think Hyun-Bin in particular will find himself becoming more of an international star if "Late Autumn" gets more exposure outside of Korea.

Excellant film - I enthusiastically tip my hat to everyone involved in "Late Autumn".
Comment #2
PARIS Says:
Jan 11 2011 11:18 am

HYUN BIN you are GREAT ACTOR ,GOD BLESS YOU , more drama and movie pls
Comment #1
jwc Says:
Aug 24 2010 8:05 pm

Late Autumn premieres Sept 10 at the Toronto International Film Festival

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