Summer’s Tail (2015): Cast & Plot
Summer’s Tail is a 2015 short drama directed by Kwak Sae-mi and Park Yong-jae, starring Shin Woo-hee and Yoon Geum-sun. It runs 39 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 39 min
- Directors
- Kwak Sae-mi and Park Yong-jae
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Korean - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Summer’s Tail About?
The premise of Summer’s Tail without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a quiet island village, Juyeon finds solace in her friendship with Kyunghee, having been left by her mother. Her life is disrupted when Soyoung, a new student, arrives and shakes up the familiar rhythms of their small community. As Soyoung integrates into the village, Juyeon’s relationships and her own sense of self are challenged, leading to unexpected changes.
Summer’s Tail Cast
Shin Woo-hee leads the cast, with Yoon Geum-sun. Directed by Kwak Sae-mi and Park Yong-jae.
- Co-director Kwak Sae-mi
- Co-director Park Yong-jae
More from Kwak Sae-mi and Park Yong-jae
One more film directed by Kwak Sae-mi and Park Yong-jae: Heartsaver.
Summer’s Tail Plot Summary
What happens in Summer’s Tail from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
** She lives with a cat named Summer, a companion she keeps close as she copes with a congenital heart condition that led her to leave school. Free from the routine confines of classrooms, she fills her days with movement, music, and the small discoveries that come with being away from the crowd. A guitarist at heart, she wanders the world with Summer by her side, chasing a rhythm that makes each ordinary day feel like a chorus to a bigger tune. Her days aren’t quiet—they’re loud with a determination to live fully and to share that energy with others who are also trying to find their footing.
Full summary
The whole story of Summer’s Tail, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Summer’s Tail?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Summer’s Tail Also Known As
Also known as “여름의 끝자락”.
- Also known as
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- 여름의 끝자락
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Summer’s Tail FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Summer’s Tail, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Summer’s Tail?
Summer’s Tail runs 39 minutes.
When was Summer’s Tail released?
Summer’s Tail was released on May 1, 2015.
Who directed Summer’s Tail?
Summer’s Tail was directed by Kwak Sae-mi and Park Yong-jae.
More films by Kwak Sae-mi Who is in the cast of Summer’s Tail?
Summer’s Tail stars Shin Woo-hee and Yoon Geum-sun.
Does Summer’s Tail have a post-credit scene?
No. Summer’s Tail has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Summer’s Tail in?
The original language of Summer’s Tail is Korean.
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