Underplayed Gems

Asako in Ruby Shoes (2000)

Asako in Ruby Shoes poster
Original title
순애보
Directed by
Je-yong Lee
Genre
drama film, romance film
Country
South Korea, Japan
Runtime
1h 57m
Rated
15
Rating
7.1 of 10 from 11 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A Korean man and a Japanese woman meet and develop a tender relationship. The film follows their connection across cultures and personal histories.

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What happens

Asako in Ruby Shoes (Korean: 순애보; Japanese: 純愛譜) is a 2000 romantic drama film written and directed by E J-yong, starring Lee Jung-jae and Misato Tachibana. It was released on December 9, 2000. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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