Traveling to the cinema in South Korea must be one of the single most excruciating pastimes when one considers the emotional features their country is known for producing - imagine, 200 South Koreans, sitting in a room with a massive screen, bawling their eyes out, as the most melodramatic material plays out before them. A Moment to Remember is beautifully representative of this, and though some have previously criticized the feature as resembling The Notebook, not only is the film vastly different, it is also superior.Based upon the Japanese TV program Pure Soul, the feature opens immediately with Su-Jin (Son Ye-Jin), a young woman who experiences forgetfulness on a daily basis. As she later admits, it was her poor memory that led her to meet Cheol-Su (Jung Wu-Sung), who she later has difficulty placing when she happens to bump into him once again. Ms. Ye-Jin is absolutely phenomenal in this role, the desperation and tearfulness she articulates while trying to remember something, coupled with the blankness in her eyes when a memory has completely been erased, making for a truly heartbreaking experience. This is furthered by the performance of Mr. Wu-Sung, both of the leads having superb on-screen chemistry that brings the gorgeousness, and the agony of their relationship, to life.The visuals, from the lavish openness of the natural environment Cheol-Su intends to build their dream home upon, to the hominess of their residence, is sublime at capturing the affectionate beauty of the world that exists around the characters. The costumes brilliantly suit the leads as well, both in their occupations, and their personal lives, but it is the attire they wear to their wedding that is easily the most glamorous, capturing the romantic atmosphere of this touching moment.Although Su-Jin's memory deteriorates over time, rather than the tragedy been an instant occurrence, we, the audience, helplessly and painlessly watch as the gorgeous couple begin to experience the unforgivable pain that comes between them, their love, and their memories, though Cheol-Su's determination to remain by Su-Jin's side is possibly the most painfully beautiful occurrence of all. It should already be colossally obvious that this feature is bound to cause some tears, the later stages of the feature especially requiring tissues.Originally loathed by some of her co-workers for instigating a relationship with a fellow individual in their department, Seo Young-Min (Baek Jong-Hak), a married man, prior to the commencement of the film's storyline, as Su-Jin's memory begins to fracture, and Seo ventures back into her life, desperate to rekindle their affair, Su-Jin begins exhibiting difficulty attempting to differentiate the past, from the present.Though Su-Jin later stipulates how Cheol-Su never vocally admitted his love for her, the tears he sheds, after admitting he couldn't cry no more after experiencing a painful upbringing, brilliantly visualizes the agony he suffers each time he looks at the woman he loves, only to have her look at him like a stranger. The performances by the other cast members assist in further drawing the viewer into the world of the characters, and though the doctor who discovers Su-Jin's condition, D Lee (Kwon Byung-Gil) is blunt and unforgiving in his description of her mental affliction, he captures the unsympathetic realism that so many doctors demonstrate in reality.The script, which accentuates the dramatic elements, alongside using occasional humor, is delightful, and the soundtrack, that is designed to help the audience comprehend the feelings taking place during the accompanying moments, is equally excellent. Occasionally cute, touching, sad, but always honest in its depictions, A Moment to Remember is not a film that can be watched - it has to be, for it is dramatic excellence at its finest.

A beautiful, and almost poetic, love story of a couple, in which one of them gets diagnosed with Alzheimer's. The movie might seem a little long, and sometimes dragging, but the story, the dialogues, the intensity of the situations and Woo-sung Jung's (lead male's) acting keep you interested till the end.Though there have been many movies where one of the partners in a relationship is stricken with some sort of illness, this one comes as a fresh and mesmerizing romantic drama which is sure to get at least a few tears out of you.The Korean name of the Film, which literally translates into 'Eraser in my Head' is apt for the movie. The movie is based on a 2001 Japanese Television show 'Pure Heart'.

First of all, I would like to mention that I'm a 19 years old medium-tough boy and I last cried like this when I released our grown up domestic rabbits in the forest with my mum a decade ago.If you are already reading this and you haven't seen this movie yet, watch it as soon as possible because if you're a human being, it is worth it, what is more, a REAL must watch. Although, make sure you have at least one roll of toilet paper or a lot of tissues. Plus, some water in case of dehydration.Now let's be serious, this movie is not just about love, how beautiful or sad it can be. The movie itself is a highway to heaven, and hell, at the same time. True love with true agony. However you will not cry as much as I did if you don't understand the deeper meanings. You may notice some kind of existential nihilism in it, the very very sad possibility that the life we know is pointless to us, which can actually be true if we dare to change our point of view to a more uncomfortable one.The actors and actresses, the scenery, the music, the story, the direction, the ending are beyond perfect. Every minute of this movie is well-spent. That's it.In the first part you will laugh many times. Then... Don't worry, whatever your ideas about the movie were before, the story will absorb you and you won't be able to control your feelings, you are gonna find yourself howling and giggling in the same time.So all in all, this movie is among the best.(It may have actually taken place in the top 5 in my Top List. I have to fight down the stress first to decide objectively.)

This is not excellent. It shares common idea of all love story Korean films. Main actor/actress would get a serious disease then die. Other actors/actresses would cry and the film ends.This is just a tedious script but i'm not able to count how many Korean films have been produced base on this script.Acting is not really good since there're many crying. If John H.Lee could make something different than tears, that would be additional point to my vote.If you're boring with these kinds of love story film, don't watch it unless you have nothing to watch.