Time
Seen it?2006 | 97 min | Romance, Drama, Mystery
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (76% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and romantics. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense, warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Consumed by jealousy, a woman takes an extreme step and undergoes surgery for a new face. Although her lover of 2 years misses her, he falls in love with the new face, not knowing it's the same woman.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
76% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
4 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$185K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 7K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kim Ki-duk
- Sung Hyun-ahSeh-hee (after surgery)
- Ha Jung-wooJi-woo
- Park Ji-yeonSeh-hee (before surgery)
- Kim Sung-minPlastic Surgeon
- Kiki SuginoSeo Yeong-hwa
- Seo Ji-seokGuy 1
- Kong Jeong-hwanGuy 2
- Jung Gyu-woonGuy 3
- Kang Shin-chulGuy 4
- Jeon Se-hyunMisunderstanding Man's Girlfriend