Crying in a Butterfly's Embrace (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film
Released in 1983, Crying in a Butterfly's Embrace is a drama film directed by Im Kwon-taek, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. Driving along the coast, Hyun-ju is riding in Sun-ho's cab. They are going to see Hyun-ju's first love of twelve years past. Hyun-ju tells Sun-ho of her memories with Min-sub, her first love. Deeply engrossed in her story, Sun-ho sincerely hopes for their reunion. They arrive at their destination but Min-sub has already moved beyond Hyun-ju and the scars of their love a long time ago. Hyun-ju and Sun-ho spend a day together in the town. Sun-ho falls in love with Hyun-ju, her pain and her scars. The next day, Hyun-ju leaves to return to her family and Sun-ho is left with emptiness.
Who’s in it. Crying in a Butterfly's Embrace stars Lee Yeong-ha, Na Young-hee, Kim Ok-jin and Choi Dong-joon, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Crying in a Butterfly's Embrace page.
If you liked it. Fans of Crying in a Butterfly's Embrace tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
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- Where can I watch Crying in a Butterfly's Embrace (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Crying in a Butterfly's Embrace change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Crying in a Butterfly's Embrace?
- Crying in a Butterfly's Embrace stars Lee Yeong-ha, Na Young-hee, Kim Ok-jin, Choi Dong-joon and Han Ji-il.
- When was Crying in a Butterfly's Embrace released?
- Crying in a Butterfly's Embrace was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.