Still Shining
In the 1940s, Soon-ok and Jeong-eem dream of leaving home to chase music and freedom. But a sudden tragedy in the community shatters innocence, forcing Soon-ok into an unexpected marriage. Jeong-eem disappears under mysterious circumstances, leaving Soon-ok burdened with guilt and unanswered questions. Decades later, the elderly Soon-ok reunites with Jeong-eem, who remembers nothing of their past.
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Cast
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Kim Hye-ja
Soon-ok
Known for
Mother
Princess Hours
Park Seo-kyung
Young Soon-ok
Known for
It's Okay to Not Be Okay
When the Weather Is Fine
Choi Ju-eun
Young Jeong-eem
Known for
If Wishes Could Kill
Beyond the Bar
Cha Mi-kyung
Jeong-eem
Known for
When Life Gives You Tangerines
Itaewon Class
Moon Seong-hyun
Doo-young
Known for
Alchemy of Souls
Our Sticky Love
Cho Seong-ha
Mr. Kwak
Known for
The K2
Navillera
Lee Se-young
Ji-an
Known for
A Korean Odyssey
Jewel in the Palace
Jang Hyun-sung
Soon-ok's father
Known for
Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area
Doctors
Jung Hee-tae
Jeong-eem's father
Known for
Navillera
Reborn Rich
Seo Young-hee
Jeong-eem's mother
Known for
The Chaser
Bedevilled
Choi Young-woo
Doo-young's uncle
Known for
The Silent Sea
Hospital Playlist
Son Kwang-eop
Nakajima
Known for
Mr. Queen
Empress Ki
Song Il-gon Director · Lee Hye-sook Writer Kim Ji-hye Composer
First release October 8, 2026 · Produced in South Korea · Original title 여전히 찬란하게
Production
Page One Film
Production
South Korea
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Languages
Original title
여전히 찬란하게
Original language
Korean
Spoken on screen
Korean
Release dates
South Korea · October 8, 2026
Premiere · Busan International Film Festival
South Korea · October 21, 2026
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
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