Asia Society Korean Film Series- Secret Sunshine (2007)
VIEW EVENT DETAILSAfternoon film screening
Registration 2:15pm;
Screening at 2:30pm
Film in Korean with English subtitle
About Asia Society Korean Film Series
It has been a century since the first public Korean film screening in Korea back in 1919. Passing through the colonial period in 30s, the war period in 50s, and all the social developments in 70s and 80s, Korean films have since flourished in terms of the number of films produced, the genres of film that have been created and their international popularity. There has been an especially rapid rise in the past decade since quite a few Korean directors and actors have been recognized internationally. For example, Director Lee Chang-dong won the Best Director award at the 2002 Venice Film Festival and the Best Screenplay award at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival, Jeon Do-yeon won the Best Actress Award at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival, and Song Kang-ho won the Best Actor at the 2000 and 2007 Busan Film Critics Awards, etc. In collaboration with the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Hong Kong, Asia Society Hong Kong Center will present 4 post-2000 Korean films that will provide a glimpse of their contemporary stories, acting and narrations that have helped create a new impression on their audiences.
Secret Sunshine (2007)
Dir. Lee Chang-dong / 142 minutes / Cast members: Jeon Do-yeon, Song Kang-ho
Lee Shin-ae and her only child move to the small town of Miryang, South Gyeongsang Province. Her husband has recently died and she has decided to start life anew back in the hometown of her deceased husband. While entering Miryang, Shin-ae’s car breaks down along a rural highway. She is able to get the local mechanic in Miryang named Kim Jong-chan to come out to her car and start it once again. Although they come from different social backgrounds, the pair hits it off and seem to find comfort in each other’s presence. Tragedy soon strikes Shin-ae once again when her only son is abducted. As Shin-ae must deal with another devastating tragedy in her life, she attempts to search for answers and a light that can shine upon her dark life.
Supported by Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Hong Kong
Event Details
Asia Society Hong Kong Center, 9 Justice Drive, Admiralty