If the Sun Rises in the West

If the Sun Rises in the West

1998 · 100 min · ★ 5.8 · Romance, Comedy

A traffic officer and an aspiring actress fell in love, but separated to follow their dreams – will reuniting reignite their love?

Directed by Lee Eun · Written by Kim Hyun-seok

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