South Korea,
2002, 132 min
Directed by:
Chang-dong LeeScreenplay:
Chang-dong LeeCinematography:
Yeong-taek ChoiCast:
Kyung-gu Sol, So-ri Moon, Nae-sang An, Seung-wan Ryoo, Byung-ho Son, Myeong-shin Park, Seo-hui Go, Min-su Seong, Do-young Kim, Kil-soo Park, Hyuk-poong KwonPlots(1)
After being released from prison for killing someone while driving drunk, Jong-du is reunited with his family. They make it clear, however, that they are living their lives fine without him. Nonetheless, his older brother gives him a job and a place to sleep at his car repair shop, and little by little Jong-du tries to regain his life back. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Independent Spirit Awards
- 2005 - Chang-dong Lee (Best International Film)
Venice Film Festival
- 2002 - Chang-dong Lee (Silver Lion - Award for Best Director)
- 2002 - So-ri Moon (Marcello Mastroianni Award for Best Young Actor)
- 2002 - Chang-dong Lee (FIPRESCI Prize)
- 2002 - Chang-dong Lee (Golden Lion for Best Film)