Salut D'Amour

Salut D’Amour is a heartwarming Korean romance and family drama that beautifully captures the power of love at any age. The film stars veteran actor Park Geun Hyung as Kim Sung Chil, a lonely, stubborn old man living a quiet life in a small neighborhood. Everything changes when he meets his lively new neighbor Lim Geum Nim, played by the legendary Youn Yuh Jung, who runs a flower shop with her daughter. As Sung Chil slowly opens his heart, the two seniors begin an unexpected late-life romance that stirs both laughter and tears. Their love story blossoms gently, despite initial resistance from Sung Chil’s neighbors and Geum Nim’s daughter Kim Min Jeong (played by Han Ji Min), who worries about her mother's health and intentions. The romance becomes a subject of gossip, warmth, and curiosity in the tight-knit community. The film is layered with subplots that highlight community dynamics, generational gaps, and hidden pasts. Jo Jin Woong plays Kim Jang Su, the supermarket owner trying to modernize the town while navigating his own emotional burdens. Other notable performances include Park Chan Yeol as Min Seong, a kind-hearted youth, and Mun Ka Young as Ah Young, adding fresh energy and emotional contrast to the mature love story. Salut D’Amour is a moving and thoughtful exploration of aging, forgiveness, companionship, and second chances at love. With a delicate balance of humor and sentiment, and stellar performances by a seasoned cast, it’s a must-watch for fans of Korean romance films, family dramas, and touching slice-of-life stories. This film reminds us that it's never too late to fall in love—and to start living again.