Calla (1999): Cast & Plot
Calla is a 1999 fantasy drama directed by Song Hae-sung, starring Song Seung-heon as Sun-woo, Kim Hee-seon and Kim Hyun-joo. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- Song Hae-sung
- Original language
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Korean - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Calla About?
The premise of Calla without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Each morning Seon-woo finds a bouquet of calla lilies left anonymously, prompting him to find the admirer. He follows the trail to a nearby florist, meets Ji‑hee and believes she is the sender. He asks her out; she agrees, but when he arrives for their date he discovers Ji‑hee held hostage and she is murdered before his eyes.
Calla Cast & Characters
Song Seung-heon leads the cast as Sun-woo, with Kim Hee-seon as Ji-hee and Kim Hyun-joo as Su-jin. Directed by Song Hae-sung; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director Song Hae-sung
- Song Seung-heon as Sun-woo
- Kim Hee-seon as Ji-hee
- Kim Hyun-joo as Su-jin
- Kim Hae-gon as Taxi Driver
Also Starring in Calla
· 2 more- Choi Cheol-ho Min-wook
- Hong So-yeong Swimming Pool Counter
More from Song Hae-sung
More films directed by Song Hae-sung: Boomerang Family, Maundy Thursday, Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire and Failan.
Calla Plot Summary
What happens in Calla from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Every morning, Sun-woo Song Seung-heon receives a calla lily with a musical note attached, a mysterious ritual that makes him wonder who his secret admirer might be. One day, on a crowded bus, he encounters Ji-hee Kim Hee-seon, a woman whose warmth seems connected to the recurring gift. He notices the same musical motif echoing from the flower shop where she works and quickly links her to the anonymous sender. Enchanted and hopeful, he asks Ji-hee out, inviting her on a date to a local hotel, and she agrees.
At the hotel, Sun-woo arrives to find Ji-hee taken hostage, and, to his horror, murdered before his eyes. The shock of that moment lingers as a deep, driving grief that reshapes his days and future.
Full summary
The whole story of Calla, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Calla?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What flower does Sun-woo receive every morning?
Calla Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “카라” and “Кала”.
- Also known as
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- 카라
- Кала
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Calla FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Calla, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Calla?
Calla runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was Calla released?
Calla was released on September 18, 1999.
Who directed Calla?
Calla was directed by Song Hae-sung.
More films by Song Hae-sung Who is in the cast of Calla?
Calla stars Song Seung-heon as Sun-woo, Kim Hee-seon as Ji-hee and Kim Hyun-joo as Su-jin, among 6 credited actors.
Does Calla have a post-credit scene?
No. Calla has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Calla in?
The original language of Calla is Korean.
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