Dear Dolphin Explained

Dear Dolphin is a 2013 South Korean romance melodrama starring Lee Hee-joon, Lee Young-jin and Han Ye-ri, co-written and directed by Kang Jin-a in her directorial debut, it explores the themes of life, love, and grief. It premiered at the 14th Jeonju International Film Festival and won the CGV Movie Collage Prize.^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}

Plot

Cha-kyung (Han Ye-ri) and Hyuk-geun (Lee Hee-joon) are lovers. Gi-ok (Lee Young-jin), Cha-kyung's long-time close friend, has loved Hyuk-geun since they first met, but has kept her feelings hidden for the sake of her friendship with Cha-kyung. When Cha-kyung unexpectedly passes away in a car accident, the lives of both Hyuk-geun and Gi-ok change.

Even after a year, Hyuk-geun can't accept reality or move on, living in a fantasy in which Cha-kyung is still alive. On the other hand, Gi-ok acts as if the wound is healed and starts trying to act on her feelings toward Hyuk-geun.

Cast

• Lee Hee-joon as Kim Hyuk-geun
• Lee Young-jin as Won Ki-ok^[5]
• Han Ye-ri as Sung Cha-kyung
• Gi Ju-bong as therapist

Notes and References

1. Web site: Conran. Pierce. In Focus: Dear Dolphin. Korean Cinema Today. 2015-11-15. 2 May 2013.
2. Web site: Pierce. Conran. Jeonju 2013 Review: The Ethereal DEAR DOLPHIN Explores Grief and Guilt. Twitch Film. 2015-11-15. 7 May 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20151117014303/http://twitchfilm.com/2013/05/jeonju-2013-review-ethereal-dear-dolphin-explores-grief-and-guilt.html. 17 November 2015. dead.
3. Web site: Simon. McEnteggart. Dear Dolphin. Hanguk Yeonghwa. 2015-11-15. 7 May 2013.
4. News: Reviews: Dear Dolphin. Derek. Elley. Film Business Asia. 17 December 2013. 2015-11-15.
5. Web site: Ji. Yong-jin. Interview: RIE Young-zin of DEAR DOLPHIN. Korean Cinema Today. 2015-11-15. 24 May 2013.