Hersh Pithwa
I have watched very few Asian movies but each of them connects emotionally with the viewer, this was another one. Just like other Asian movies, it was slow in pace but the connection that it brings about was just amazing. The theme is unique in its own way and the plot has been well put by the Producer and Director of the movie. I just wished that somehow the movie had a happy ending. I was saddened when Eungyo felt prey to that wicked disciple. Also little frustrated that the old guy was so silent, if you have feelings, you need to let it out eventually. Hope the ending was perfect but still nice touching movie.The problem is the society, they have started to accept many things including same-sex marriages but a wide age-gap in relationship is still considered a taboo.
Neil Moffatt
This was a very tricky script to film whilst retaining plausible performances.Yet the result clearly is delicately, sensitively and authentically acted out, with immaculate pacing, intelligence and passion, carried by splendid camera work (especially the closeups), and astonishingly perfect music. At times the score felt more appropriate than anyone could ever have dreamed of. It is not without its flaws, but it is brilliant nonetheless. I am an instant fan of Korean cinema, pushing as it does so very much Hollywood material into the bin of mediocrity.
nastiapoof
" Roethke referred to getting old as wearing the leaden weight of what I did not do. Just as your youth is not a prize for your efforts, my agedness is not a penalty for my faults."This film explores poetry in a way people understand poetry, some feel it , the way they see things becomes poetry. Age is not a punishment for something one did , they shouldn't carry the weight of inadequacy when feeling same things they did when they were young. Human connection shouldn't have expiration date . I like how this film shows human nature what one doesn't understand one wants to destroy and it saddens me , jealousy is nothing but destruction.Youth that lacks experience and modesty that is acquired with age.I like how this film by carefully selected visuals portrays feelings that you couldn't put into words , it has beautiful aesthetics. The whole film is masterpiece. Honesly i feel like any words i could try to select pale in comparison to this film i feel like you need to see it to know what i meant :}
Christina McCauley
What to say about this movie?First let me say that there are not enough reviews for Korean cinema in my opinion.I an a HUGE fan of Asian cinema,and I wish everyone could see just how good it is!The main aspect I noticed in this movie was "Humanity"in all it's beauty.And this is Korean Cinema in it's finest!The fragility of youth,age,and love is portrayed so artfully is what makes this movie so strong!There were scenes that were so real,even in dreaminess that they took my breath away.The main character"Eungyo"was beautiful without even knowing it.When the movie ended,after a while of silence,and wiping my tears I felt this movie deserved a review,and that I had to honour the creation of it.It's a movie I will never forget,and I was deeply touched.