Ice Man

A peaceful yet somewhat desolate town—Cheonmok-dong, Pyeongju. Surin suddenly drops into Mokhwa Villa, nestled on a hillside. “Do you have some business at the villa?” At a loss for words, she runs into Jung Wonjin, the local star of Cheonmok-dong, just back from his casual neighborhood patrol… “Are you unemployed?” “I’d appreciate more thoughtful word choice.” He insists he’s not unemployed, but a “city protector.” Whether it’s nosiness or concern, he approaches her boldly, and slowly, they begin to build a sense of connection. He’s always cracking silly jokes or just smiling when there’s nothing to say. He seems like he might open up but never quite does. Almost within reach, but ne...