This has to be one of my favorites in this genre and in Korean film. To use a line (translated/from subtitle) in this movie you are like the star, and she is the rain. You burn brightly, but she gives me comfort.

No innovation can be seen from this movie, and acting is good so is the cinematography. But what it does is give comfort for having characters that are relatably realistic, their hardships make sense so you understand how their decisions come to be.

I recommend this movie for anyone looking for comfort, nostalgia and simpler times. This is worth watching for that alone.

This film can be a confusing with all the going back and forth in time, and three lonely women in the life of a lonely man over the years. However, once the pieces all fall into place and it was finally revealed what the title "Waiting for Rain" meant, it turned out to be very romantic, (even for non-romantics like me).

The story seemed to have been written with actor Kang Ha-neul in mind, as he embodied the central character of Young-ho perfectly. Even the description of Young-ho's face, looking sad even while he's smiling, fit Kang's distinct facial features to a T. We are rooting for him to finally be happy, but alas, we can only watch him make idealistic decisions.

The embroidered handkerchief, the old-fashioned exchange of handwritten letters, the home-made leather gifts, the hand-painted umbrellas -- all of these items helped weave a moving story of nostalgic longing for love, as we hang on teary-eyed awaiting an uncertain resolution even at the very last moment.

This is a very beautifully composed drama story. If you like drama with simple and down-to-earth characters, then don't miss this one. Make sure to pay attention to the details of the last 30 minutes, as the plot twists and turns can be a little confusing, but it won't disappoint you if you follow it to the end!