An Affair 1998 Lk21 Page

In 1998, South Korea was still emerging from a deeply patriarchal society. Divorce was scandalous, and extramarital affairs were the stuff of hushed gossip, not art house cinema. An Affair dared to:

Critics praised Kim Young-cheol’s "immaculate, precision lensing" and the director’s use of static shots that create a visual effect similar to oil paintings. an affair 1998 lk21

The story revolves around (played by Lee Mi-sook), a 38-year-old architect who lives a comfortable but passionless life. She is the mistress of a sterile domesticity—her husband is kind but distant, and her life is a cycle of chores and gallery visits. In 1998, South Korea was still emerging from

MUBI has frequently rotated Lee Jae-yong’s filmography. As of 2025, An Affair is available on MUBI in select regions (including Southeast Asia). They offer a free 30-day trial. The story revolves around (played by Lee Mi-sook),