Before the Summer Passes Away

The film follows So-yeon, who, after years of studying in Paris, returns to Seoul for summer vacation. She finds herself drawn to Min-hwan, a man she met in Paris, yet his ambiguous feelings complicate their connection. During her stay, So-yeon also encounters Hyun-jae, who is eager for her affection, but her heart remains with Min-hwan.

With a runtime of 78 minutes, Before the Summer Passes Away paints a poignant picture of So-yeon's emotional journey as she traverses from Seoul to Busan, burdened by her luggage and her feelings. The film captures her struggle with longing and the sense of loss she experiences in a familiar yet foreign land. Through minimal narrative and close observation, it reveals the subtleties of unfulfilled desire and the weight of her emotions as summer comes to a close.