Solace (2006): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Solace is a 2006 romantic drama directed by Byun Seung-wook, starring Baek Ji-won as Shim In-sook, Han Suk-kyu and Lee Han-wi. It runs 1 hour 54 minutes and earned $1.5 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 54m (114 min)
- Director
- Byun Seung-wook
- Original language
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Korean - Studio
- Object Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Solace About?
The premise of Solace without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Love is having someone console you. In-gu, a drugstore owner, rediscovers love when he meets a humble woman named Hye-ran, who sells knockoff clothing for a living.
Solace Cast & Characters
Baek Ji-won leads the cast as Shim In-sook, with Han Suk-kyu as Shim In-ku and Lee Han-wi as Shim In-sub. Directed by Byun Seung-wook; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Byun Seung-wook
- Baek Ji-won as Shim In-sook
- Han Suk-kyu as Shim In-ku
- Lee Han-wi as Shim In-sub
- Kim Ji-soo as Lee Hye-ran
Also Starring in Solace
· 9 more- Jeong In-gi In-ku's Friend
- Oh Jung-se Mi-ran's Husband
- Kim Kwang-shik Detective 1
- Lee Ji-hyeon Hye-ran's Business Partner
- Yoon Ga-hyun #53 Owner
- Choi Cheol-ho Lawyer
- Yoo Byung-sun Opening Parking Man
- Kim Sung-nyeo Hye-ran's Mother
- Jeong Hye-seon In-ku's Mother
Solace Plot Summary
What happens in Solace from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Shim In-ku, Han Suk-kyu, is a pharmacist who runs his own shop in Seoul. Approaching middle age, he shares a small life with his elderly mother and his mentally disabled older brother, Shim In-sub. In-ku spends most of his time caring for In-sub, a responsibility that has shaped his relationships, including a past romance that ended because his brother’s condition was difficult for his girlfriend’s family to accept. The quiet rhythm of his days is upended when he crosses paths with Hye-ran, a resourceful woman struggling to make ends meet.
Full summary
The whole story of Solace, scene by scene
Solace Box Office
Solace grossed $1.5 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.5M
- International
- $1.5M
How Well Do You Know Solace?
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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- Question 10: not answered
What is In‑ku’s occupation?
Solace Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Salanghal Ddae Iyagihaneun Geotdeul” and “相爱时说的话”.
- Also known as
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- Salanghal Ddae Iyagihaneun Geotdeul
- 相爱时说的话
- 相爱时我们说的话
- 사랑할 때 이야기하는 것들
- 微热
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Solace FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Solace, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Solace?
Solace runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).
When was Solace released?
Solace was released on November 29, 2006.
Who directed Solace?
Solace was directed by Byun Seung-wook.
Who is in the cast of Solace?
Solace stars Baek Ji-won as Shim In-sook, Han Suk-kyu as Shim In-ku and Lee Han-wi as Shim In-sub, among 13 credited actors.
How much did Solace make at the box office?
Solace grossed $1.5 million worldwide.
Does Solace have a post-credit scene?
No. Solace has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Solace in?
The original language of Solace is Korean.
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