Film 'Breakfast Meeting for the Heartbroken' Wraps Up Shooting
The film 'Breakfast Meeting for the Heartbroken' (실연당한 사람들을 위한 일곱시 조찬 모임), which explores the relatable stories of heartbreak, has successfully completed filming and wrapped up in March 2025. The movie, directed by 임선애, features popular actors Suzy (수지) and Lee Jin-wook (이진욱), who have generated buzz since the project's inception.
Filming began in late December of last year and lasted approximately three months, capturing the deep emotions surrounding love and heartbreak in a winter setting.
Based on the novel by Baek Young-ok, the film follows the characters Sagan (수지) and Ji-hoon (이진욱) as they gather for a breakfast meeting, exchanging their 'souvenirs of heartbreak' and sharing their personal stories of love and loss.
In her role as Sagan, Suzy delivers a nuanced performance, portraying her character's love and breakup with a pilot named Jung-soo (유지태). She expressed her joy about working with a talented director and cast, reminiscing about her enjoyment of the original novel and hoping that audiences will find warmth and comfort through the film.
Lee Jin-wook, who plays Ji-hoon, a consultant, also shared his thoughts on the project, stating that he felt both happy and a bit sad to finish filming. He aimed to convey the various emotions of breakup through his character and hopes the film resonates with viewers, providing them with empathy and solace.
Director 임선애, known for her unique perspective and delicate direction in films like '69 Years Old' and 'Love at the End of the Century,' expressed gratitude for the hard work of the cast and crew, promising to put in effort during the post-production phase to deliver a great film for audiences.
The film is set to be released in theaters in the winter of 2025, with post-production currently underway. The production is handled by With Ace Studio (위드에이스튜디오) and includes contributions from Management Forest (매니지먼트 숲) and Wavve Studio (위지윅스튜디오), ensuring a strong collaborative effort behind the scenes.