Mate (Korean: 메이트) is a South Korean film released on January 17, 2019. The drama/romance film stars Shim Hee-sub, Jung Hye-sung, and Kil Hae-yeon, and it is both directed and written by Jung Dae-gun.[2] Although the film only drew in 1,392 box office admissions [3] during its opening week, it was one of the ten films selected as finalists to participate in the 19th Jeonju International Film Festival 2018.[4]
| Mate | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Jung Dae-gun |
| Written by | Jung Dae-gun |
| Starring | Shim Hee-sub Jung Hye-sung Kil Hae-yeon |
Release dates |
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Running time | 92 minutes |
| Country | South Korea |
| Language | Korean |
Plot edit
Joon-ho (Shim Hee-Sub) first met Eun-ji (Jung Hye-sung) through a dating application and spent a night together. They later had another encounter when Joon-ho applies for a part-time photographing job at a magazine. The two developed feelings for each other, but they remained in an open relationship between friends and lovers. The term “mates” was coined because of their avoidance of commitment in the relationship.[5]
Cast edit
- Shim Hee-sub as Joon-ho
- Jung Hye-sung as Eun-ji
- Gil Hae-yeon as Geum-hee
- Jeon Shin-hwan-I as Jin-soo
- Yoon So-mi as Da-hee
- Song Yoo-hyun as Ji-seon
- Han Sa-myung as Sang-won
- Heo Jin as Kelly writer
- Park Sae-byeol as Reanimation nurse
- Kim Chang-hwan as Byeong-joo (cameo)
- Kang Sook as Herb shop owner (special appearance) [6]
References edit
- ^ "JEONJU Intl. Film Festival".
- ^ "Mate 2018". Hancinema. February 15, 2018.
- ^ "Korean Box Office for the Weekend 2019.01.18-2019.01.20". Hancinema. February 15, 2018.
- ^ "Jeonju International Films". Jeonju International Film Festival. February 15, 2018.
- ^ "Jeonju International". Jeonju International Film Festival. February 15, 2018.
- ^ "Mate Main Cast". Hancinema. February 15, 2018.