A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Release Date:
August 12, 1979
Original Title:
Sonagi
Alternate Titles:
The Shower
阵雨
驟雨忽至
소나기
Genres:
Drama | Romance
Production Companies:
Nam-a Pictures
Production Countries:
South Korea
Ratings / Certifications:
KR: ALL
Runtime: 100
A sonagi is a brief but a heavy rain shower that starts suddenly, usually on a hot afternoon. In Hwang’s story, the rain shower symbolizes the short but heart-rending love between the boy and the girl. The story begins with the boy encountering the girl playing by the stream on his way back home. Although many of Hwang’s short stories are notable, “Rain Shower” is cited as his timeless Korean classic by Koreans. Koreans of all ages are acquainted with this story. It is famous for its poignant depiction of the Korean countryside and of innocent adolescent love. The picturesque scenes from this story stir nostalgia for many people.
Adaptation:
Yoon Sam-yook
Director:
Go Yeong-nam
Director of Photography:
Lee Seong-chun
Editor:
Kim Hui-su
Executive Producer:
Kim Seung
Lighting Director:
Son Han-su
Music:
Jeong Sung-jo
Producer:
Seo Byeong-jik
Production Design:
Cho Kyung-hwan
Short Story:
Hwang Sun-won
Writer:
Lee Jin-mo
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