Upon its release, the film was controversial due to its graphic nature but was also praised for its period-accurate portrayal of 1980s South Korea.
It was a sweltering summer in Seoul, the kind of summer that made you wish for the sweet, cool embrace of a cold shower every hour. Ji-Hoon, a 25-year-old Seoul native, had just graduated from university and was navigating the complexities of young adulthood. His days blended together in a blur of job applications, late-night cafes, and languid strolls along the Han River. -18 Korean- Summertime -2001- WEB-DL HD RIP