Our Sunhi

Our Sunhi

Year: 2013

Runtime: 89 mins

Language: Korean

Director: Hong Sang-soo

DramaRomance

Sunhi, a recent film school graduate, seeks a recommendation letter from her professor, Choi, hoping to study in the U.S. Returning to her school after a long time, she unexpectedly reunites with two men from her past: Munsu, a former boyfriend, and Jaehak, a filmmaker. These encounters lead to a series of interactions where the three men offer each other life advice, seemingly vying for Sunhi's attention. As they attempt to understand her, their perceptions and recommendations surprisingly overlap, ultimately questioning the sincerity of their intentions.

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1

Sunhi seeks a recommendation

Sunhi returns to her alma mater with the goal of obtaining a recommendation letter to support her application for a postgraduate program in America. She hopes a strong reference will boost her chances. The request sets up the central dynamic between Sunhi and her former professor, Choi Donghyun, as they negotiate the letter's terms.

Day 1, Afternoon University campus
2

Donghyun offers an honest letter with conditions

Donghyun initially tries to dissuade Sunhi, stressing the value of practical experience over theory. He eventually agrees to write a letter, but only if it can be honest; if Sunhi isn't satisfied, she can opt not to use it. The exchange reveals a mix of skepticism and care for his former student.

Day 1, Evening Professor's office, university
3

Sunhi secures a more flattering letter

Sunhi returns the next day determined to obtain a more favorable letter. She persuades Donghyun to rewrite it to say that she was his favorite student. The shift reframes how others will perceive her during the application process.

Day 2, Morning Professor's office
4

Sunhi confronts Munsu at the chicken restaurant

Sunhi calls her ex-boyfriend Munsu to join her at a nearby fast-food chicken restaurant to discuss a film he made about their failed relationship. As bottles pile up, it becomes clear that Munsu still carries a torch for Sunhi. She turns him down and refuses to explain why she contacted him, then leaves.

Day 2, Evening Fast-food chicken restaurant near campus
5

Munsu confides in Jaehak

Later, Munsu meets Jaehak, a curmudgeonly filmmaker who is also a confidant of Donghyun. During a casual drinking session, Jaehak lends a sympathetic ear to Munsu's lovelorn laments. The talk deepens the sense that Sunhi is influencing multiple lives.

Night Bar/pub near campus
6

Jaehak meets Sunhi and is drawn to her

Jaehak encounters Sunhi by chance, and when she asks him out for coffee and drinks, he finds himself drawn to her despite not knowing who she truly is. The interaction marks a shift as Sunhi continues to blur boundaries and identities. He begins to fall under her spell.

Following day, Evening Around campus and a nearby cafe
7

Sunhi remains enigmatic, fueling misperceptions

Sunhi stays something of a mystery, and the three men begin to believe they know who she is and what she needs. This belief leads each of them to pursue her, effectively depriving her of privacy and a self-determined identity. The dynamic grows increasingly tangled as the days pass.

Over several days Various locations around campus and city
8

Parallel pursuits heighten the tension

The men pursue Sunhi in parallel, unaware of each other’s involvement or intentions. Her ambiguous signals keep the situation unstable, with each admirer imagining a different version of her desires. The mounting tension foreshadows a climactic convergence.

Several days Campus, bars, and cafes around Seoul
9

Final convergence at Changgyeonggung Park

All three men converge for a climactic moment on the autumn-colored park grounds of Seoul's Changgyeonggung. The meeting crystallizes the conflicting fantasies they have built around Sunhi and the reality of who she is.

Autumn day Changgyeonggung Palace Park, Seoul
10

Climax closes the timeline with unresolved questions

The timeline culminates in the park meeting, highlighting the themes of misperception and privacy. The summary leaves Sunhi's next steps—and the men's realizations—open to interpretation as the scene ends.

Autumn day Changgyeonggung Park, Seoul

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