Impending death is often the impetus for romance in Korean films, but Maundy Thursday is a bit different from
the rest. Based on Kong Ji Young's famous novel, Maundy Thursday is both a tender love story and a sensitive look
at the capital punishment system. The title refers to Holy Thursday, or the feast day before Easter commemorating
the Last Supper, and the film makes use of the stolen time between uncertain life and certain death to present an
unlikely romance about a suicidal young woman and a death row prisoner. Director Song Hae Sung (Failan) and actors
Kang Dong Won (Duelist) and Lee Na Young (Who are You?) paint a delicate portrait with compelling characters,
subtle political undertones, and commentary on the value of life.
University lecturer Yu Jung (Lee Na Young) does not trust her surroundings and does not believe in love. Troubled
by a traumatic past, she has attempted suicide many times. At her aunt's urging, she reluctantly enters therapy and
meets convicted murderer and death row prisoner Yun Su (Kang Dong Won). Drawn to each other, two people with no
will to live find a new motivation for life: a meeting every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Trailer:
Title: Maundy Thursday Also Known As: 우리들의 행복한 시간 / Our Happy Time / Urideul-ui haengbok-han shigan Country: South Korea Language: Korean Subtitle: English Year: 2006 Genre: Drama, Romance
Cast:
Lee Na-Young as Moon Yu-Jung
Kang Dong-Won as Jung Yun-Su
Yun Yeo-Jong as Yu-Jung's aunt
Jeong Yeong-Suk as Yu-Jung's mother
Jang Hyun-Sung as Yu-Jung's father
Kang Shin-Il as Lee Ju-Lim
Kim Ji-Yeong as Park
Oh Kwang-Rok as Death Row Inmate 2896
Production Credits:
Director: Song Hae-Sung Writer(s): Gong Ji-Young (novel), Jang Min-Seok Producer(s): N/A
Download Maundy Thursday 우리들의 행복한 시간 (2006) (w/English Subtitles):