Time 2006
"Love against the passage of TIME."
Kim Ki-duk's *Time (2006)* spins a haunting tale of obsession and identity, where love is tested by the relentless force of time. A woman, driven to despair by her lover's growing indifference, makes a drastic choice—undergoing radical surgery to alter her appearance.
Director: Kim Ki-duk
Cast
Sung Hyun-ah
Seh-hee (after surgery)
Ha Jung-woo
Ji-woo
Park Ji-yeon
Seh-hee (before surgery)
Kim Sung-min
Plastic Surgeon
Kiki Sugino
Seo Yeong-hwa
Seo Ji-seok
Guy 1
Kong Jeong-hwan
Guy 2
Jung Gyu-woon
Guy 3
Kang Shin-chul
Guy 4
Kiki Sugino
Waitress in Cafe
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Time (2006) about?
*Time (2006)* follows a woman so consumed by her partner's fading affection that she undergoes facial surgery to win back his love—only to face a heartbreaking twist when he falls for her new appearance without recognizing her. It's a story about sacrifice, identity, and the lengths people go to feel desired.
Who directed Time?
The film was directed by the acclaimed Korean auteur Kim Ki-duk, known for his visually striking and thematically bold cinema.
Who stars in Time?
The film stars Sung Hyun-ah as the protagonist, with Ha Jung-woo as her conflicted lover, supported by Park Ji-yeon, Kim Sung-min, and Kiki Sugino.
Is Time (2006) worth watching?
With its atmospheric tension and Kim Ki-duk's distinctive storytelling, *Time (2006)* is a compelling watch for fans of psychological dramas and unconventional romances. While not as widely recognized as some of his other works, it offers a quietly devastating exploration of love's darker corners.
How long is Time?
The film has a runtime of 97 minutes.
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About Time (2006) — A Twisted Tale of Love, Identity and Surgery
Kim Ki-duk's *Time (2006)* spins a haunting tale of obsession and identity, where love is tested by the relentless force of time. A woman, driven to despair by her lover's growing indifference, makes a drastic choice—undergoing radical surgery to alter her appearance. When her partner, though pained by her absence, finds himself drawn to her transformed face, the boundaries between devotion and deception blur. Set against the quiet pulse of everyday life, the film explores themes of possession, change, and the fragility of human connection.
Crafted with Kim Ki-duk's signature restraint and visual poetry, *Time (2006)* delivers a meditation on how love can warp under the weight of jealousy and the illusions we construct around it. Sung Hyun-ah delivers a captivating performance as the protagonist, while Ha Jung-woo's portrayal of the conflicted lover anchors the story's emotional core.
