Directed by:
Soon-rye YimScreenplay:
Seong-goo HwangCast:
Tae-ri Kim, Joon-yeol Ryoo, So-ri Moon, Ki-joo Jin, Gook-hyang Jeon, Seong-deok Hong, Won-sang ParkPlots(1)
Kim Tae-ri stars as Hye-won, a would-be teacher so frustrated by city life that she returns to her rural home, where she reunites with childhood friends and acquaints herself with life’s simple pleasures, including growing and cooking her own food and drinking into the twilight hours. Gentle tensions arise, including the hint of a love triangle and the mysterious disappearance of a loved one, but these are left to simmer as the seasons change and the film gives way to the sublime. The transcendent Little Forest is based on the popular manga of the same name. (New York Asian Film Festival)
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Like the Japanese version – the beautiful images of all four versions, but as Jirka writes, this version is more focused on the story. The Japanese film is about hints of what might have happened to the main character; it's more focused on food, nature, harmony, peace of mind. It's a man of few words. On the other hand, the Korean film has a lot to say, it doesn't have as much calm. If you're into a story that's clear, reach for this one; if you're more into cooking, peace, a stronger connection with nature, reach for the Japanese version. It's a passing slice of life, so it may be a hell of a bore for some – watch out for that. :-) 60%.
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