Synopsis
Min-ki is a banker who gets laid off after six years of service. Although he's under constant sense of uneasiness, he lives his new leisurely life without stress of work, thanks to the ucces... More
Korean Film Week in Budapest 2011/12/15, Source,
Considering the fact that Hungarian film distributors tend to release only one Korean movie a year, Hungarian viewers have two options to watch contemporary Korean films on the big screen: the Titanic International Film Festival and the annual Korean Film Week, both held in Budapest. Supported by the Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Korea Foundation and the Korean Film Council, this year the Embassy of the Republic of Korea has organized the Korean Film Week for the fourth time,...More
Cannes Winner Jeon Hopes 'Countdown' a Commercial Hit 2011/10/01, Source, Jeon Do-yeon is one of the most versatile actresses around, having played a wide range of roles including an innocent country girl, a single mother having an affair, an HIV-positive call girl and a chaste widow from the Chosun Dynasty.
But there is still something missing from her body of work: a mass audience. Although her movies have not exactly drawn small crowds, she has yet to star in a film that has sold more than three million tickets at the box office,...More
[INTERVIEW] Actress Jeon Do-yeon - Part 1 2010/04/21, Source,
Korean actress Jeon Do-yeon [Asia Economic Daily]
Jeon Do-yeon was called the "Queen of Cannes" after she won the best actress award at the Cannes Film Festival for her role in the film "Secret Sunshine".
Although winning a trophy at Cannes cannot be the absolute criterion for anything, it is worth remembering that so far only two Asian actresses -- Jeon and Hong Kong actress Maggie Cheung -- have been named best actress at a world-renowned film event like Cannes.
Even among European and North American actresses, who usually monopolize the competition at film fests, only four have bagged the best lead actress trophy at Cannes -- Vanessa Redgrave, Barbara Hershey, Helen Mirren and Isabelle Huppert,...More
Synopsis
Min-ki is a banker who gets laid off after six years of service. Although he's under constant sense of uneasiness, he lives his new leisurely life without stress of work, thanks to the uccessful career of his wire Bo-ra. Taking care of their baby daughter, doing the housework, and spending quiet time reading at the park. these are all blessings for Min-ki. Meanwhile, Bo-ra is having an affair with her college sweetheart Il-bum, with whom she was separated when he he left for the military. Although she treasures her family and desires to keep it together, she is moved by ll-bum's love and by the sweet reminiscence of her youth. Soon, Min-ki discovers their intimate relationship, which brings about much pain and confusion among the three. All three dream of the possiblities for a happy end, bring about an unexpected outcome.
International Film Festivals
2000 Louis Vuitton Hawaii International Film Festival ,
2000 Leeds International Film Festival,
2001 Fantasporto Oporto International Film Festival ,
2000 Chicago International Film Festival ,
2000 Asia Paciifc Film Festival,
2001 Udine Far East Film Festival ,
2000 Filmfest Hamburg ,
2000 Sao Paulo International Film Festival ,
2001 International Istanbul Film Festival ,
2001 Cinemanila International Film Festival ,
2000 Cannes International Film Festival ,
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