One Summer Night(2016)
WHEN LIFE CHANGES, LOVE CHANGES
Caught in forbidden love, Yong Joon defects from North Korea, leaving Jae Sung behind. Years later, a reunion forces him to choose between past and present.
Movie: One Summer Night
Top 6 Billed Cast
Yong-jun
Jae-sung
Tae-kyu
Threatening Man
Manager of Employment Placement Agency
Restroom Man
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Overview
Caught in forbidden love, Yong Joon defects from North Korea, leaving Jae Sung behind. Years later, a reunion forces him to choose between past and present.
Release Date
2016-10-21
Average
5.8
Rating:
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WHEN LIFE CHANGES, LOVE CHANGES
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