Madeleine (2003): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Madeleine is a 2003 romantic drama directed by Park Kwang-chun, starring Zo In-sung as Ji-suk, Shin Min-a and Kim Soo-ro. It runs 1 hour 58 minutes and earned $2.1 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 58m (118 min)
- Director
- Park Kwang-chun
- Original language
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Korean - Studio
- Barunson E&A
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Madeleine About?
The premise of Madeleine without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Lee Hee‑Jin, a pretty hair stylist, shares a home with a friend while navigating her love life. An old junior‑high classmate, Kang Ji‑Suk, stops by for a haircut and the two agree to date for a month. Their budding romance is tested when Ji‑Suk’s former love, Sung‑Hae, appears at a reunion, leaving Hee‑Jin feeling sidelined as the two reconnect.
Madeleine Themes & Keywords
· 36 tags- young adult
- writer
- virginity
- texting
- seoul korea
- roommate roommate relationship
- rock band
- reunion
- pregnancy
- paper route
- mother daughter relationship
- lead singer
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- karaoke
- jealousy
- interfering friend
- honesty
- hairdresser
- growing up
- friendship
- flashback
- first kiss
- falling in love
- ex boyfriend
- dating
- concert
- college student
- class president
- childhood memory
- childhood dream
- childhood crush
- childhood classmate
- breakup
- bookworm
- baker
- avoidance
- assertive woman
Madeleine Cast & Characters
Zo In-sung leads the cast as Ji-suk, with Shin Min-a as Hee-jin and Kim Soo-ro as Mah-ho. Directed by Park Kwang-chun; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Park Kwang-chun
- Zo In-sung as Ji-suk
- Shin Min-a as Hee-jin
- Kim Soo-ro as Mah-ho
- Ha Jung-woo as Joon-ho
Also Starring in Madeleine
· 3 more- Hahm Eun-jung Seong-hye (young)
- Kang Dong-gyun Middle School Alumni #1
- Park Jung-ah Hong Seong-hye
Madeleine Plot Summary
What happens in Madeleine from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Ji-suk is a Korean Language & Literature major who dreams of becoming a writer, and delivers newspapers part-time.
When he goes to a hair salon to have his long hair cut, a charming woman calls him by name. She is none other than Hee-jin, his classmate in junior high school.
Dreaming of becoming a hair designer, Hee-jin is a senior hair designer at the salon despite her young age. They are both drawn to each other, Ji-suk to Hee-jin’s beauty, and Hee-jin to Ji-suk’s purity.
Their paths cross by chance a few more times and the two grow closer. Finally, Hee-jin suggests a “one-month romance.”
Full summary
The whole story of Madeleine, scene by scene
Madeleine Box Office
Madeleine grossed $2.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$2.1M
- International
- $2.1M
Madeleine Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “마들렌” and “瑪德琳”.
- Also known as
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- 마들렌
- 瑪德琳
- マドレーヌ
- 玛德琳
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Madeleine FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Madeleine, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Madeleine?
Madeleine runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).
When was Madeleine released?
Madeleine was released on January 10, 2003.
Who directed Madeleine?
Madeleine was directed by Park Kwang-chun.
More films by Park Kwang-chun Who is in the cast of Madeleine?
Madeleine stars Zo In-sung as Ji-suk, Shin Min-a as Hee-jin and Kim Soo-ro as Mah-ho, among 7 credited actors.
How much did Madeleine make at the box office?
Madeleine grossed $2.1 million worldwide.
Does Madeleine have a post-credit scene?
No. Madeleine has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Madeleine in?
The original language of Madeleine is Korean.
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