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South Korea · Film · 2010

Cyrano Agency

시라노; 연애조작단

118 min Completed

16 Sep 2010
Released
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Synopsis

Cyrano Agency (2010) follows a small theater troupe that has turned matchmaking into a business. Led by former stage actor Byung-hoon, the group studies a client’s target in detail and then stages an elaborate, script-like scheme, complete with hidden cues and rehearsed coincidences, to make the client’s feelings look natural and the outcome inevitable.

The film’s main job comes from Sang-yong, a fund manager who hires the agency to help him win over Hee-joong, a free-spirited woman he has fallen for. The plan hits a personal snag: Hee-joong is Byung-hoon’s ex-girlfriend, and he has never fully moved past their relationship. As the operation unfolds, Byung-hoon has to keep running the scheme for his client while confronting the parts of his own past he had tried to script out of memory. Min-yeong, a member of the troupe, works alongside him to keep the mission on track even as it gets personal.

Director Kim Hyun-seok wrote the original concept in the 1990s before reworking it years later, adding the explicit link to Edmond Rostand’s play Cyrano de Bergerac that gives the film its title and its central idea: love staged by someone else’s hand. Released in South Korea on September 16, 2010, the film became a sleeper hit, drawing more than 2.7 million admissions and going on to collect several new-talent and screenplay honors from the country’s major film awards that season.

Cyrano Agency pairs its romantic-comedy premise with a running question about whether love arranged by a third party can still be real, a question that later carried over into a 2013 tvN television series built on the same agency concept.

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Cyrano Agency cast

Main cast
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Best scenes

  • The hilarious matchmaking missions where the agency helps clients win over their crushes.

  • The heartfelt moment when the lead characters confront their own feelings.

  • The rooftop confession scene filled with emotional tension and charm.

  • The creative and quirky use of social media to stage romantic setups.

  • The final showdown where true love and friendship are tested.

Visual design and costumes

  • Stylish and trendy outfits reflecting each character’s personality.

  • Bright, colorful cinematography enhancing the romantic comedy vibe.

  • Modern, chic office space design for the Cyrano Agency headquarters.

  • Attention to detail in props like handwritten letters and gadgets used in plans.

  • Costumes subtly evolve to show character growth and emotional shifts.

Themes and messages

  • The complexities of love and the challenges of expressing true feelings.

  • Friendship and loyalty as central pillars in both romance and teamwork.

  • The power of communication, honesty, and vulnerability in relationships.

  • How modern dating relies on creativity, patience, and understanding.

  • The importance of self-discovery while helping others find love.

Interesting facts

  • Inspired by the classic French play Cyrano de Bergerac, giving it a unique twist.

  • Stars Uhm Tae Woong and Park Shin Hye, two highly popular Korean actors.

  • The film boosted the trend of romantic comedies focusing on matchmaking agencies.

  • Praised for its clever script and blend of humor with emotional depth.

Real-life loves on set

There is no public information or confirmed reports about a real-life romance emerging from the cast or production of Cyrano Agency. While the film's charming love stories captivated audiences, the actors involved have not disclosed any off-screen romantic relationships related to the movie. The focus has mainly remained on their professional performances and the film's success.

Awards

Year Ceremony Category Recipient Result
2010 47th Grand Bell Awards Best New Actor Choi Daniel Nominated
2010 47th Grand Bell Awards Best New Actress Lee Min-jung Won
2010 31st Blue Dragon Film Awards Best Screenplay Kim Hyun-seok Won
2010 31st Blue Dragon Film Awards Best New Actor Choi Daniel Nominated
2010 31st Blue Dragon Film Awards Best New Actress Lee Min-jung Won
2010 31st Blue Dragon Film Awards Best Music Kim Tae-seong Nominated
2011 47th Baeksang Arts Awards Best Screenplay (Film) Kim Hyun-seok Nominated
2011 47th Baeksang Arts Awards Best New Actor (Film) Choi Daniel Nominated
2011 47th Baeksang Arts Awards Best New Actress (Film) Lee Min-jung Nominated
2011 47th Baeksang Arts Awards Most Popular Actress (Film) Park Shin-hye Won

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