Innocent Steps

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"Turning twenty, longing to loveā€¦"
  • NR
  • 2005
  • 1 hr 50 min
  • 6.8  (1,548)

Innocent Steps is a romantic drama film released in 2005, directed by Park Young-hoon and stars Moon Geun-young, Park Geon-hyung, and Song Ha-yoon. The story is set in South Korea and centers around the world of ballroom dancing. The film follows the story of Jang Chae-ryn (Moon Geun-young), a young Korean lady who was adopted and raised in China by a ballroom dance instructor. Chae-ryn is a talented dancer and wins several competitions in China. However, she wants to compete in Korea, where her biological parents live.

Chae-ryn travels to Korea and tries to meet her birth mother, but she is unsuccessful. She is left with no option other than to participate in a dancing competition, which is her only chance to remain in South Korea. She teams up with Na Young-sae (Park Keon-hyeong), a poor and struggling dancer, who is looking for a way to overcome his financial problems.

The pair's collaboration starts off badly as they do not get along with each other. However, they gradually begin to work together and develop feelings for each other, which complicates their professional relationship. Chae-ryn and Young-sae try to balance their personal and professional lives, which become increasingly difficult as the competition approaches.

Throughout the movie, the characters face many problems and challenges. Chae-ryn struggles with the language barrier, and her inability to connect with people in Korea. Meanwhile, Young-sae is financially struggling and has to work alongside his dancing career to make ends meet. The two characters' personal demons are interwoven with their quest to win the dancing competition and to establish a strong rhythmic relationship.

The movie's captivating plotline balances romance and drama, proving its compatibility with the viewers. The ballroom dancing scenes in the movie are captivating, and the soundtracks are brilliant, which perfectly complements the movie's plotline.

Overall, Innocent Steps is an excellent movie, which portrays the struggle of two individuals who find themselves on the same dance floor. It gives a glimpse into the life of ballroom dancers in South Korea, their motives for pursuing dancing careers, and how their lives revolve around the competitions that they devote their lives to. The characters are well-developed, relatable, and gripping. It is easy to become invested in their journey, to root for them, to see the climax of the competition and the characters' stories intertwine.

Innocent Steps is a heart-warming movie and is ideal for anyone who loves ballroom dancing or has an interest in South Korean culture. The romantic drama might make you cry, but the competition will make you leap for joy. The movie struck a chord with both critics and audiences alike, and for good reasons. This is a must-watch film for everyone.

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Description
  • Release Date
    2005
  • MPAA Rating
    NR
  • Runtime
    1 hr 50 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    6.8  (1,548)
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