Seok-young, a girl who loves to swim, comes to the countryside and bumps into mysterious Woo-ju. They get closer after Woo-ju saves her from drowning. However, they part ways when Woo-ju leaves the countryside to pursue his dream. Woo-ju is now a promising swimmer, and Seok-yeong cheers him on from afar. Will they ever be reunited as they swim between feelings of inferiority and puppy love?
Reviews
It's no definitive masterpiece but it's damn close.
The performances transcend the film's tropes, grounding it in characters that feel more complete than this subgenre often produces.
The best films of this genre always show a path and provide a takeaway for being a better person.
Although I seem to have had higher expectations than I thought, the movie is super entertaining.