Solace (2006)

Director
Seung-wook Byeon

Main cast
Kim Ji-soo; Choi Cheol-Ho

Genres
Romance

Description
For local pharmacist In-ku, marriage has always been the lowest priority because of his need to take care of his mentally-ill brother. In his life comes along Hye-ran, an imitation clothing designer, who leads a hard life as she tries to repay the debts left by her father. A chance encounter allows them to recognize what they have been missing, and to find solace in each other. However, as their love grows, so do each of their burdens.


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