Imported and distributed by Warner Bros. Korea

The eternal classic of Asian melodrama, ‘Cheommilmil’, has confirmed an exclusive re-release at Lotte Cinema on March 25 and unveiled the main poster that evokes the sensibility of that era. (Director: Jin Ga-sin | Cast: Jang Man-ok, Yeo Myeong, Yang Gong-yeo | Import/Distribution: Warner Bros. Korea | Release: March 25, 2026)

Since its release in 1996, ‘Cheommilmil’ has been loved across generations, and with its delicate emotional lines and a story that leaves a deep afterglow, it is still counted as a life-defining melodrama. This re-release is set to once again deliver the thrill and tenderness of that time through the theater screen.

Set in Hong Kong in the 1980s and 1990s, ‘Cheommilmil’ portrays the crossed love and fateful reunion of a man and a woman who arrive in the city carrying different dreams. Capturing a love that slowly seeps in amid the loneliness of life away from home and the weight of survival, it is praised for depicting not only a romance but also a portrait of the youth who lived through an era. Director Jin Ga-sin’s signature delicate handling of emotion, along with nuanced performances by actors Jang Man-ok and Yeo Myeong, icons of 1990s China, offer a deep resonance that does not fade with time. In particular, Deung Ryeo-gun’s signature song ‘Cheommilmil’, which completes the film’s mood, became an OST of the same title and has secured its place as an anthem symbolizing the work’s sensibility.

‘Cheommilmil’ swept major award ceremonies, including Best Feature and Best Actress at the 34th Golden Horse Awards in Taiwan in 1997, and nine categories including Best Film and Best Director at the 16th Hong Kong Film Awards. It also won Best Actress at the 42nd Asia-Pacific Film Festival and Best Film at the 23rd Seattle International Film Festival, earning recognition for both artistry and popularity.

The main poster released alongside the Lotte Cinema re-release draws attention by capturing the two protagonists at their most radiant moment. Their subtle glances toward each other and the warm color palette fully convey the film’s distinctive analog sensibility, leaving a lingering resonance. Embodying the dignity of a masterpiece long cherished by audiences, the poster stirs nostalgia while also signaling excitement for viewers encountering the film for the first time.

Amid a recent wave of theatrical re-releases of classic masterpieces, ‘Cheommilmil’ is poised to once again capture the hearts of audiences with a romance that transcends time. The luminous moments of Jang Man-ok and Yeo Myeong on the big screen, and the emotive melodrama interwoven with Deung Ryeo-gun’s music, are set to bathe theaters once more.

The film ‘Cheommilmil’ will have an exclusive re-release at Lotte Cinema on March 25, and detailed screening schedules and event information will be announced on the official Lotte Cinema website.