Cornerhouse

Showing as part of Asia Triennial Manchester 11 Film Programme

Mija is in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease but still looks after her disengaged teenage grandson Wook; her glamorous floral outfits belie her humble status as a part-time carer and cleaner for an elderly man. For relaxation, she decides to enroll on a poetry class, learning to express her angst, but her grandson soon gets involved in a serious local crime that threatens both their futures. Established writer-director Lee Chang-dong (Green Fish and Peppermint Candy) produces an unpretentious masterpiece that thoroughly deserves its Best Screenplay award at the Cannes Film Festival 2010. A powerful and meditative film that once again highlights the creative wellspring that is South Korean cinema.

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Cast: Da-wit Lee, Hira Kim, Jeong-hee Yoon, Nae-sang Ahn, Yong-taek Kim
Country: Korea
Year: 2010
Subtitles: Full English