내 머리 속의 지우개
"Everything passes away, but I wish I could remember my love forever."
A Moment to Remember - Characters & Cast
Character Analysis
Kim Su-jin
Son Ye-jin
Motivation
Initially motivated by a desire for a fresh start after a failed affair; later motivated by a desire to protect Chul-soo from her own deterioration.
Character Arc
Su-jin evolves from a vibrant, somewhat flighty fashion designer who is prone to small lapses in memory into a woman facing a terrifying cognitive decline. Her arc is one of descent into darkness, marked by her selfless attempt to leave her husband to spare him the pain of her illness.
Choi Chul-soo
Jung Woo-sung
Motivation
A deep-seated need to provide stability and protection for Su-jin, fueled by his own childhood abandonment issues.
Character Arc
Starts as a rough, cynical carpenter who refuses to believe in the permanence of anything. Through Su-jin, he learns to open his heart and becomes a man of infinite patience and unwavering commitment, eventually fulfilling his dream of becoming an architect.
Seo Young-min
Baek Jong-hak
Motivation
Driven by selfish desire and regret over his failed affair with Su-jin.
Character Arc
Su-jin's former lover who serves as a reminder of her past mistakes and class-related struggles. His presence in her fading memory causes one of the film's most painful moments when she calls Chul-soo by his name.