Winter in Sokcho

Set in the coastal town of Sokcho, South Korea, this romantic drama follows Soo-Ha, a young woman who spends her days working at a guesthouse and helping her mother at a fish stall. Her routine life and relationship with her boyfriend are disrupted when Yan Kerrand, a French artist, arrives at the pension. As winter settles over the seaside town, the two develop a delicate bond through art and cooking. This connection leads Soo-Ha to question her own identity and reflect on the father she barely knows.

The film was directed by Koya Kamura, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Stéphane Ly-Cuong. It stars Bella Kim as Soo-Ha and Roschdy Zem as Yan Kerrand, with supporting performances by Park Mi-hyun, Ryu Tae-ho, Gong Do-yu, and Jung Kyung-soon. A joint production between France and Korea, the movie was supported by companies including Canal+, Ciné+, CNC, and Région des Pays-de-la-Loire. Released on January 8, 2025, the film has a runtime of 104 minutes. On TMDB, the movie holds a rating of 6.7/10 based on 70 votes.