Crush and Blush

Name: Crush and Blush
Director: Lee Kyoung-mi
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2008-01-01
Duration: 100 min
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Gong Hyo-jin, Lee Jong-hyuk, Seo Woo, Hwang Woo-seul-hye, Pang Eun-jin

2008Dir. Lee Kyoung-mi1h 40m

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Runtime1h 40m

Released2008

DirectorLee Kyoung-mi

About This Movie

Crush and Blush is this charming blend of comedy and drama that really captures the awkwardness of middle school life. Directed by Lee Kyoung-mi, the film follows Me-sook, whose life spirals as she deals with a demotion from teaching Russian to English — talk about a fall from grace. The whole blushing thing isn’t just a physical quirk; it symbolizes her deeper struggles with unrequited love and feeling out of place. There’s this bittersweet tone throughout, and the pacing feels just right, allowing moments of humor to breathe amid the more serious themes. The performances are so relatable, especially the way they navigate those cringe-worthy moments of adolescence. It’s not flashy but has a unique charm that makes it stand out.

Charming blend of comedy and dramaCaptures middle school awkwardnessBittersweet tone with relatable performances