Virgin Snow

The story moves between Kyoto's traditional shrine settings and Seoul's modern cityscape, highlighting a cross-border romance. Key scenes unfold at a shrine, an art show, and Deoksugung Street, capturing both serene heritage and contemporary life. These locations shape the couple's experiences and the sense of belonging across two cultures.

❤️ Cross-Cultural Love

A Korean boy and a Japanese girl fall in love, illustrating how attraction can cross ethnic and linguistic boundaries. The relationship faces challenges from language gaps, cultural expectations, and distance, forcing the pair to confront what they owe to family and tradition. The theme centers on enduring affection amid obstacles and the desire to bridge two worlds.

💌 Letters & Longing

Nanae's letter and the amulet pouch become tangible symbols of hope and connection across time and space. The exchange of small, meaningful messages sustains the bond even when apart, and the search for these words drives pivotal decisions. The motif of written communication highlights memory as a catalyst for eventual reunion.

❄️ Fate & Reunion

A promise set against the first snow acts as a turning point, drawing the lovers back toward one another. The film uses snowfall and the tree note as signs that love and fate can converge despite years of separation. The reunion on Deoksugung Street embodies the culmination of longing and the power of perseverance.