Still Shining

Still Shining

2026 · 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.

Directed by Song Il-gon · Written by Lee Hye-sook

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