An Affair (1998) — directed by a filmmaker who favors intimacy over spectacle — examines the slow corrosion of a marriage when two adults stray into an emotionally complicated relationship. The film’s strength lies in its restraint: it avoids melodrama, instead tracking small gestures, silences and the tiny betrayals that accumulate into life‑changing decisions.
As Seo-hyun and the much younger Woo-in spend time together, an intense and undeniable attraction develops. Despite the catastrophic risks to her family and social standing, they embark on a passionate affair that challenges Seo-hyun's long-held roles as a wife and mother. Cast and Production