Cinema Paradiso of Pungjin-dong
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- Year of Production
- 2026
Summary
At the far edge of Seoul, in the quietly overlooked neighborhood of Pungjin-dong, a small single-screen cinema opens its doors during the pandemic. On her first day as manager, Haru—a medical student on leave who prefers solitude—is unexpectedly left in full charge when the owner abruptly departs overseas.
As the Galaxy Cinema begins to draw an eclectic group of regulars—a former fund manager turned drifter, an insomniac restaurant owner, and a film translator who slurs his words when drunk—the theater becomes a space where seemingly isolated lives begin to intersect.
Through fleeting moments of kindness and subtle connections, the characters gradually step into one another’s worlds. Rather than dramatic plot twists, the novel delicately traces the inner movements of its characters, capturing the quiet emotional shifts that shape their lives.
Interwoven with references to films, music, and memorable lines, the narrative unfolds with a cinematic sensibility, inviting readers to both see and feel each moment. A tender and introspective work, this novel explores life, death, love, and human connection through the intimate lens of cinema.
As the Galaxy Cinema begins to draw an eclectic group of regulars—a former fund manager turned drifter, an insomniac restaurant owner, and a film translator who slurs his words when drunk—the theater becomes a space where seemingly isolated lives begin to intersect.
Through fleeting moments of kindness and subtle connections, the characters gradually step into one another’s worlds. Rather than dramatic plot twists, the novel delicately traces the inner movements of its characters, capturing the quiet emotional shifts that shape their lives.
Interwoven with references to films, music, and memorable lines, the narrative unfolds with a cinematic sensibility, inviting readers to both see and feel each moment. A tender and introspective work, this novel explores life, death, love, and human connection through the intimate lens of cinema.
Company Profile
In 1997, Jaeum and Moeum PublishingCo., Ltd. was established under the slogan of collecting all the “letters”and “sounds” of the world.
It operates a number of imprint brands, including EZbook, a children’s/adolescent book brand, and Neo Fiction, a genre literature book brand, and has become a mainstay of the Korean publishing industry by launching over 10,000 volumes.
The books of Jaeum and Moeum have gained attention not only from international publishers but also from film, television, theater, and musical production companies. Several books, including A Killer’s Shopping List, A Killer’s Shopping Mall, A Christmas Carol, and The Time-Selling Store, have been successfully adapted for the screen and stage, with many more currently in development.
It operates a number of imprint brands, including EZbook, a children’s/adolescent book brand, and Neo Fiction, a genre literature book brand, and has become a mainstay of the Korean publishing industry by launching over 10,000 volumes.
The books of Jaeum and Moeum have gained attention not only from international publishers but also from film, television, theater, and musical production companies. Several books, including A Killer’s Shopping List, A Killer’s Shopping Mall, A Christmas Carol, and The Time-Selling Store, have been successfully adapted for the screen and stage, with many more currently in development.