---
title: "Plum Blossom"
year: 2000
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/plum-blossom-2000"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 200995
imdb_id: "tt0266855"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 118
community_rating: 6.1
vote_count: 28
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Plum Blossom (2000) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/plum-blossom-2000

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Plum Blossom is a South Korean feature film released on October 14, 2000. It is categorized as a romance, drama, and melodrama that follows Jayo, a man haunted by the suicide of a former classmate, Hara, who seduced him during their senior year of high school. The narrative tracks Jayo's transition from a period of loveless sexual encounters to his meeting with a cheerful nurse named Namok, while simultaneously exploring his friend Seuin's socially taboo crush on a teacher.

The film functions as a life drama that examines the intersection of grief, desire, and societal norms. Its pacing is structured around the emotional evolution of its characters as they navigate the complexities of intimacy and loss.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A young man navigates the aftermath of a high school tragedy through a series of relationships."

### Why Watch
- Explores the emotional consequences of early sexual experiences
- Features intersecting storylines involving taboo attractions
- Follows a protagonist's journey from loveless sex to meeting a cheerful nurse

### Caveats & Content Note
- Contains heavy themes including suicide and social taboos
- Tone & Suitability: The film is a romance and drama with a tone focused on life struggles and emotional hardship.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #south-korean-melodrama, #coming-of-age-drama, #taboo-romance, #emotional-trauma, #life-drama

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Kwak Ji-kyoon
- **Networks / Studios**: Barunson E&A, Cinema Service

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Kim Rae-won** as *Kim Ja-hyo*
- **Kim Jeong-hyeon** as *Yi Sue-in*
- **Jin Hee-kyung** as *Yoon Jung-hye*
- **Bae Doona** as *Seo Nam-ok*
- **Yoon Ji-hye** as *Ha-ra*
- **Kim Joo-ryoung**
- **Kim Jae-young** as *Seo Wan-jae*
- **Ham Sin-yeong** as *Ha Jeong-tae*
- **Park Chan-im** as *Oh Dal-soon*
- **Lee Yong-nyeo** as *Hara Mo Station*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the duration of Plum Blossom?
The film has a duration of approximately 1 hour and 51 minutes to 1 hour and 58 minutes.

### Q: What genres does this movie fall under?
It is classified as a romance, drama, melodrama, and life film.

### Q: What are the primary plot threads?
The plot focuses on Jayo's recovery from past trauma and Seuin's taboo attraction to a teacher.

### Q: Where was this movie produced?
Plum Blossom is a South Korean production.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Plum Blossom — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/200995)

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