"Always" is a 2011 South Korean romantic drama film directed by Song Il-gon.
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The film follows the story of Jang Cheol-min, a former boxer who has closed himself off from the world, and Ha Jung-hwa, a telemarketer who is slowly going blind.
The two meet by chance when Jung-hwa mistakes Cheol-min for the regular parking attendant and joins him in the booth to watch TV. Over time, a friendship develops between the two lonely individuals, eventually blossoming into a romance. However, their newfound happiness is tested when Cheol-min makes a troubling discovery.
The film was praised for its emotional storytelling and the strong performances by the lead actors. It was the opening film of the 2011 Busan International Film Festival and went on to become a box office success in South Korea, attracting over 1 million admissions.
"Always" has also inspired several remakes in other countries.