Summer Time (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 2001, Summer Time is a drama and romance film directed by Park Jae-ho, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. In the gloomy 80s, Sang-ho is wanted by the authorities for his participation in the student movement. Parting with his colleagues, Sang-ho happens to end up in a town on the outskirts, a town he has no connection to. The place where he is in hiding is the second floor of a worn down wooden house. Spending his time idly in the room, one day, Sang-ho discovers a hole looking into the room downstairs by chance. Casually looking through the hole, Sang-ho exhales. At first, Sang-ho tries to avoid looking, out of guilt. However, before he knows it, he is drawn to the hole. Every gesture she makes is very captivating and seductive. He watches her body, feels her, and takes her into his heart.
Who’s in it. Summer Time stars Kim Ji-Hyeon as Hie-ran, Ryu Soo-young as Sang-ho, Choi Cheol-ho as Tae-yeol and Jang Seong-won, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Summer Time has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Summer Time page.
If you liked it. Fans of Summer Time tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Summer Time (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Summer Time change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Summer Time worth watching?
- Summer Time holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Summer Time?
- Summer Time stars Kim Ji-Hyeon, Ryu Soo-young, Choi Cheol-ho, Jang Seong-won and Song Ok-suk.
- When was Summer Time released?
- Summer Time was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.