Poetry: Showing #2
Korean Classic
A sixty something woman begins to see the world in a new light after discovering poetry
Yang Mi-ja is a lost and lonely woman in search of meaning and truth in her life. One day she stumbles upon a poetry class and enrols. Following her tutors advice, she begins to see the world around her more vividly. When her grandson is implicated in a terrible crime, she finds solace in her poetry, finding an inner strength she never knew she had.
Like many great poems, this captivating, poignant and quietly contemplative film is a deeply resonant exploration of human frailty. Yun Jung-hee’s subtle, heartbreaking performance anchors the film, capturing Mija’s internal struggle, while the elegantly paced script blends lyrical reflection with raw emotional power.
“A deceptively gentle tale with a tender ache at its center, as well as a performance from Yun Jung-hee that lingers long in the memory”
– Variety
The Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury
139 mins
Country: South Korea
Language: Korean
(English Subs)
Year: 2010
Genre: Drama
Recommended: 12A
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Director: Chang-dong Lee
Cast: Yun Jung-hee, Jeong-hie Yun, Nae-sang Ahn, Hira Kim
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