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.
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.