Behind the Love
Jay, a director, is introduced to a young man named Imre by his screenwriter. Jay has a crush on him and, after hearing his moving story, he decides to make him a star. The two become so close yet the unexpected happened.…
In this poignant 12-minute South Korean short film, director Jay meets aspiring actor Imre through his screenwriter, and a spark ignites immediately. Moved by Imre's heartbreaking past, Jay decides to cast him as his lead, blurring the line between professional mentorship and deep personal affection. What begins as a tender courtship—stolen hand-holds, playful park dances, and whispered promises—quickly spirals into emotional chaos as unspoken fears and a devastating betrayal tear them apart. Told through a series of dreamlike vignettes set to a sweeping classical score, the film captures the intoxicating highs and shattering lows of a love that burns too fast. With minimal dialogue but maximum feeling, Behind the Love explores the fragility of trust and the cost of making someone your whole world.