Deep question of body versus soul

Every day, Woo-Jin wakes up with a new face. New face, new body, new eyesight, new shoe size, new outer-facing identity. Though he remains the same inside, he’s seen by the world as an old woman, a middle-aged man, a young lady, a child.

Predictably, this makes relationships, particularly romantic ones, difficult.

Although Woo-Jin enjoys waking up as a handsome young man, the relationships last for only one night. Until he meets the lovely Yi-Soo (Hyo-ju Han) and imagines what it might be like to have a love that’s more lasting.

This high-concept project deals with some deceptively simple questions, starting with: Do you fall in love with someone’s appearance, or who he is on the inside?

The film, directed by Jong-Yeol Baek, is a Korean adaptation of a project that originally was produced as a Web series.

With the luminous Han as the leading lady and a host of actors portraying Woo-Jin, this winning romantic comedy-drama explores deeply philosophical issues, including the ephemerality of body versus the intangible longevity of soul.

It runs about 30 minutes too long. But it’s satisfying, charming and surprising — a film that keeps its supernatural elements grounded in reality, with the focus on the spirituality of true love.

“The Beauty Inside.” No MPAA rating. Running time: 2 hours. Playing: CGV Cinemas, Los Angeles; Regal La Habra Stadium 16; Edwards’ University Town Center 6, Irvine.