''Springtime'' (; lit. ''When Spring Comes'') is a 2004

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n film starring

Choi Min-sik Choi Min-sik (born April 27, 1962) is a South Korean actor. He received critical acclaim for his roles in '' Oldboy'' (2003), ''I Saw the Devil'' (2010) and '' The Admiral: Roaring Currents'' (2014). For his role in ''Oldboy'', he won the Best ...

as a struggling musician who takes a job as a music teacher in a rural mining town outside of

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Plot

To trumpeter Hyun-woo, life seems to remain forever locked in winter. In desperation, Hyunwoo signs up for a position teaching a children's wind ensemble at a small junior high school in a distant Dogye village. Worn-out instruments, tarnished trophies and frayed certificates testify to the poor conditions of this ragtag group. This leads Hyun-woo, together with his students, to take on a seemingly impossible challenge.

Awards and nominations

;2004

Blue Dragon Film Awards The Blue Dragon Film Awards () is an annual awards ceremony that is presented by '' Sports Chosun'' (a sister brand of the ''Chosun Ilbo'') for excellence in film in South Korea. The Blue Dragon Film Awards considers only blockbusters and popul ...

* Best Music - Jo Seong-woo * Nomination – Best Actor -

* Nomination – Best New Actress -

Jang Shin-young Jang Shin-young (; born January 17, 1984) is a South Korean actress. She made her entertainment debut through a local beauty contest in 2001, and is best known for her portrayal of the femme fatale lead in the E Channel drama ''The Empress'' (2 ...

;2004 Korean Film Awards * Nomination – Best Actor -

* Nomination – Best Supporting Actress – Youn Yuh-jung * Nomination – Best Music - Jo Seong-woo * Nomination – Best New Director – Ryu Jang-ha * Nomination – Best New Actor - Kim Kang-woo

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