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Still Shining
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Still Shining

2026-10-21 · 118 min · ★ 10.0

Drama

In the 1940s, Soon-ok and Jeong-eem dream of leaving home to chase music and freedom. But a sudden tragedy in the community shatters innocence, forcing Soon-ok into an unexpected marriage. Jeong-eem disappears under mysterious circumstances, leaving Soon-ok burdened with guilt and unanswered questions. Decades later, the elderly Soon-ok reunites with Jeong-eem, who remembers nothing of their past.

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Directors
Song Il-gon
Production companies
Page One Film
Countries
South Korea
Status
Released

Top Cast

Kim Hye-jaKim Hye-jaSoon-ok
Park Seo-kyungPark Seo-kyungYoung Soon-ok
Choi Ju-eunChoi Ju-eunYoung Jeong-eem
Cha Mi-kyungCha Mi-kyungJeong-eem
Moon Seong-hyunMoon Seong-hyunDoo-young
Cho Seong-haCho Seong-haMr. Kwak
Lee Se-youngLee Se-youngJi-an
Jang Hyun-sungJang Hyun-sungSoon-ok's father
Jung Hee-taeJung Hee-taeJeong-eem's father
Seo Young-heeSeo Young-heeJeong-eem's mother
Choi Young-wooChoi Young-wooDoo-young's uncle
Son Kwang-eopSon Kwang-eopNakajima

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