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Tea Time

Tea Time  ·  2015, South Korea
5.2
3,882 ratings
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● Completed 🕑 2015

A guest unexpectedly visits Gwang Ho and his mother, and as it turns out it's Gwang Ho's boyfriend Jun Won. The three of them have tea and his mother starts saying how Gwang Ho lost his memory in an accident.

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In this delicate and poignant Korean short film, a quiet afternoon tea turns into an emotional minefield for Gwang Ho when his boyfriend, Jun Won, pays an unexpected visit to his family home. As the three sit together—Gwang Ho, his mother, and Jun Won—the atmosphere is tense yet tender. The mother, unaware of the true nature of their relationship, begins recounting a painful story: Gwang Ho lost his memory in a recent accident. What follows is a subtle, heartbreaking exploration of love, identity, and the lengths we go to protect those we care about. With minimal dialogue and a focus on facial expressions and small gestures, 'Tea Time' captures the bittersweet reality of a gay relationship hidden in plain sight. The short film masterfully uses the domestic setting to highlight the emotional distance between the characters, leaving viewers with a lingering sense of longing and unresolved feelings. A must-watch for fans of intimate, character-driven storytelling that prioritizes emotional truth over spectacle.

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quiet_tea_lover
January 2025
5/10
I appreciate the attempt at a quiet, emotional story, but the memory loss plot felt underdeveloped and the short runtime didn't allow the relationship to breathe. The mother's performance was the highlight for me.
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romance_hunter_92
March 2024
6/10
A sweet but fleeting watch. I wanted more moments between Jun Won and Gwang Ho—the chemistry was there but hidden behind the family drama. Still, the ending left me with a lump in my throat.
LA
lens_and_frame
November 2025
4/10
The cinematography is basic and the color grading feels flat. For a film centered on tea time, I expected more warmth in the visuals. The close-ups of faces were nice but not enough to save the stagnant pacing.
IM
identity_matters
June 2025
3/10
I struggled with how the mother's reaction to her son's relationship was handled—it felt too passive and avoided any real confrontation. The memory loss seemed like a convenient way to sidestep coming out conversations. Disappointing from a social perspective.
OL
ost_lover_7
August 2024
5/10
The background music was almost nonexistent, which might have been intentional but left the scenes feeling empty. A soft piano score could have elevated the emotional beats. Not much to say about the soundtrack.