6 Films Directed by Lee Chang-dong
6 titles
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BurningMovie · 2018 · 148m · Mystery, Drama, ThrillerDeliveryman Jong-su encounters Hae-mi, a former neighbor, who asks him to watch her cat while she's traveling in Africa. Upon her return, Hae-mi introduces Jong-su to Ben, a mysterious young man she met abroad. Eventually, Ben shares with Jong-su a very peculiar hobby of his.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.4 - 2
PoetryMovie · 2010 · 139m · DramaA woman in her sixties in South Korea joins a poetry class while struggling with a declining memory and deeply upsetting news about her grandson.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.6 - 3
Green FishMovie · 1997 · 111m · DramaA battle-scarred ex-soldier returns to his hometown and finds it changed. The close community is now affected by organized crime and dangerous partnerships. He struggles to connect with his past while navigating this new reality, becoming involved in the local gangsters' illegal activities, caught in a network of lies and power plays.
As danger increases and loyalties shift, the soldier faces threats and confronts his own violent tendencies. The film explores identity, loyalty, and finding one's place in a changing world. It offers a realistic look at small-town gangsters and a man dealing with his history, examining the darker aspects of human nature and the lengths people will go to survive.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.9 - 4
OasisMovie · 2002 · 132m · Drama, RomanceAfter serving a prison sentence for a drunk driving accident that killed someone, a young man seeks out the widow of his victim. He develops feelings for the widow's daughter, who has cerebral palsy.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.7 - 5
Peppermint CandyMovie · 2000 · 131m · DramaIn the spring of 1999, a group of old friends reunite for their 20-year reunion. Yeong-ho, a man burdened by unhappiness, casts a shadow over the celebration. His deep depression becomes stark when he climbs a railroad bridge and appears ready to jump. As he stands there, memories of seven pivotal moments from his past overwhelm him.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.5 - 6
Secret SunshineMovie · 2007 · 143m · DramaAfter her husband's death, Shin-ae relocates to his hometown, struggling to find her place in the quiet, unfamiliar community. Following a devastating event, she finds solace in Christianity, but even this comfort is denied to her, leading her to a defiant conflict with God.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.2
