The Hawaii International Film Festival is set to kick off Thursday. Spotlight on Korea has a late addition to the film lineup from South Korea: "Scarlet Innocence," which stars Jung Woo Sung and E-som.
There is only one screening of this film at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 9. It’s highly likely to sell out so get your tickets quickly!
Here’s the synopsis of the thriller by CJ Entertainment:
The quiet, small-town life of 20-year-old Deokee gets exciting when a former university professor, Hak-kyu, moves in, running from a sexual harassment allegation.
Mutual attraction leads the pair into a lusty affair but when the fall semester begins, Hak-kyu returns to his family in the city. Deokee refuses to let the relationship die, and a confrontation between them turns tragic when Hak-kyu’s wife commits suicide.
Eight years later, Hak-kyu, now blind and estranged from his daughter Chungee, befriends a new neighbor: Se-jung.
He gladly accepts her help and Chungee becomes attached to her, not realizing she is in fact Deokee and that she is on a quest to destroy them. Her plan sets off a vengeance-fueled chain of events that ultimately sets the three bitter, angry and desperate schemers on a twisting collision course with each other.
THIS WEEK’S SYNOPSES
"Rosy Day"
Episodes 35 and 36
Sunday, 6:30 p.m.: Ihn-woo gets very close to calling off his engagement, but So-hee manages to convince him that she is who he thinks he wants. Da-jung is still urgently trying to set her wedding date to as soon as possible, but Jae-woo doesn’t seem to be in a rush, which frustrates her. Jae-woo is also suspicious about why Da-jung is rushing their wedding so much. He finds out why when Soon-ok suddenly collapses and ends up in the hospital.
Sunday, 7:45 p.m.: Jae-woo is devastated when he finds out about his grandmother’s condition. Song-jung knows about Soon-ok’s condition as well, so they set the wedding date for the weekend. The wedding preparations move forward. Shin-ae thinks little of the wedding gifts Song-jung sends. She is also worried that she’ll be stuck with all the housework since Da-jung will be working. At the wedding, Song-jung walks Da-jung down the aisle.
"Secret Door"
Episodes 3 and 4
Monday, 7:45 p.m.: Crown Prince Yi Sun can’t believe his friend Heung-bok committed suicide and orders a reinvestigation. Kim Youngjo allows the reinvestigation, but Kim Taek feels threatened. Hong Gye-hee, who needs to stop the reinvestigation, and Yi Sun both look for Ji-dam, the only witness in the case.
Tuesday, 7:45 p.m.: Ji-dam sneaks into the palace to get to the truth behind Heung-bok’s death. She runs into the crown princess. Yi Sun and Ji-dam finally meet and start investigating the murder case together.
"My Lovely Girl"
Episodes 5 and 6
Wednesday, 7:45 p.m.: Shi-woo goes missing after his group Infinite Power announces their breakup. But Shi-woo stays in touch with Sae-na.
Hyun-wook makes a surprising offer to Shi-woo. The staff of ANA is anxious with Jae-young’s departure. Hae-yoon asks Hyun-wook to come back to work as a composer.
Thursday, 7:45 p.m.: Sae-na offers to buy Hyun-wook dinner to thank him, and makes a reservation at a fancy restaurant. But when Hyun-wook shows up with Hae-yoon, she’s disappointed. Hong gives Sae-na a makeover for a company outing to outshine Hae-yoon.
"Endless Love"
Episodes 29 and 30
Friday, 7:45 p.m.: General Cheon requests a meeting with In-ae. But In-ae is suspicious of General Cheon’s intentions and warns Kwang-cheol not to get her involved. Park Young-tae sends pictures of Hae-jin with her ex-boyfriend to Kwang-cheol’s office.
Saturday, 7:45 p.m.: The Prime Minister tells Tae-kyung that In-ae is his daughter, and makes a shocking announcement. Park Young-tae receives pictures of him with Min Hye-rin, and suspects Kwang-cheol and Kwang-hoon.
Jeff Chung is general manager of KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles. Reach him at 521-8066 or jeffchung@kbfd.com.
