Starring: Song Seung-Hun, Kim Hee-Sun, Kim Hyun-Joo
Director: Song Hae-Seong
Studio: Cinexus (Korea)
Rating: G
Genre: Comedy
About This DVD
"Calla" is a 1999 Korean romantic drama that deals with secret admirers, fate,
mistaken identities, and second chances. It's a nicely constructed film that
begins with an enigmatic tragedy and then jumps back (using the time-honored,
mystical 'travel back in time' plot device) to give the protagonist the
opportunity to discover the facts behind it, to (perhaps) change the outcome,
and maybe even to find love.
The film is enjoyable and well made. If you enjoy the low-key pleasures of
Korean TV dramas, you'll find it rewarding. The cast (led by the Song Seung-Heon,
the popular lead actor from "Autumn Story") does a nice job, and there are a
couple of plot turns that keep it interesting. On the whole, it's an
attractively filmed drama.
A fancy goods designer, Seon-Woo gets on a bus for his office as usual. In the
packed bus he finds Gee-Hee and is captivated by her at first sight. After many
twists and turns, he finally makes a promise with her to meet on Christmas Eve.
When he gets the appointed spot, he witnesses Gee-Hee held in hostage by a man.
The murderer kills her. She's gone. Three years later Seon-Woo prepares to be
married to a woman as if he forgot Gee-Hee completely. He recollects his old
memory on Gee-Hee at the bus station where he finds her for the first time. He
craves her, and suddenly feels strange when he turns back. Something surrounding
him is changed but not unfamiliar to him. His fervent desire retroacts time. He
is located on the very Christmas Eve he made a promise with her. Given time is
exactly 24 hours. He rushes to rescue her. Can he save her?
| Audio Format: | DD 2.0 Stereo |
| Video Format: | Widescreen 1.85:1 (Anamorphic) |
| Languages: | Korean |
| Subtitles: | English, Korean, Chinese |
| Country Made: | Korea |
| Region Code: | ALL |
| Year Made: | 1999 |
| Running Time: | 106 |
| Special Features: | Interactive Menu, Synopsis, Cast & Crews, TV Spot |
| Availability: | No longer available |
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