The Angel's Time

The Angel's Time

2018 · 103 min · ★ 5.0 · Romance, Drama

Chun Hee is in 11th grade. He was in a movie club at school when his illness recurred and he was hospitalized. There, he meets Joo Hee who is waiting for a cornea donation. Joo Hee's dream is to be a national archer, but she won't be able to see unless she gets a donation. She doesn't lose hope. Chun Hee pretends to be a year older, his mom blows his cover. However, Joo Hee just calls him 'oppa' anyways. The two become closer every day... "The Angel's Time" is about the dreams and passion of the youth in this modern generation and about curing the pain in the short time of life.

Directed by Jin Myung

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