---
title: "Always"
year: 2011
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/always-2011"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 86000
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 108
community_rating: 7.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Always (2011) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/always-2011

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Always is a film first released in 2011. Catalogued under Romance, Drama. Produced and broadcast by HB Entertainment, 51k, Showbox. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A former boxer finds new hope when a blind telemarketer walks into his parking booth."

### Why Watch
- Fresh romance with an unconventional love story
- Strong emotional core centered on hope

### Caveats & Content Note
- The film’s brief 1h48m length may feel concise
- Tone & Suitability: Suitable for mature audiences seeking a gentle romance.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: romantic, hopeful, intimate, drama

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/always-2011#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Song Il-gon
- **Networks / Studios**: HB Entertainment, 51k, Showbox

## Key Cast Continuity

- **So Ji-sub** as *Cheol-min*
- **Han Hyo-joo** as *Jung-hwa*
- **Kang Shin-il** as *Manager Choi*
- **Park Cheol-min** as *Coach Bang*
- **Oh Kwang-rok** as *Park Chang-soo*
- **Kim Mi-kyeong** as *Nun*
- **Jin Goo** as *Workshop CEO*
- **Jung Jae-jin** as *Switching Shift Elder*
- **Park Seong-geun** as *Ophthalmologist*
- **Kim Jung-pal** as *Dispatched Police*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the basic premise of the film?
It follows a former boxer turned parking lot attendant who discovers hope through the love of a blind telemarketer.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
It is classified as a romance and drama.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour 48 minutes.

### Q: When was the film released?
It was released in 2011, with a Korean release date of October 20, 2011.

### Q: Who are the central characters?
The story centers on the former boxer parking attendant and the blind telemarketer.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Always — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/86000)
- [Always (1989 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Always_(1989_film))
- [Always (1989) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096794/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*