DIFF FILMS

FOR THE YEAR 2010

POETRY

South Korea / 2010 / Korean dialogue with English subtitles / Colour / 35 mm / 139 mins

Genre: Drama, Thriller, Mystery

Cast & Credits

Director: Chang-dong Lee
Producer: Joondong Lee
Scriptwriter: Chang-dong Lee
Cinematographer: Hyunseok Kim
Editor: Hyunseok Kim
Cast (in alphabetical order): David Lee, Hira Kim, Junghee Yun

Synopsis

A profound story of an elderly woman in search of the fundamental poetry in her life. Mija lives with her young grandson in a small suburban city located along the Han River. A lively, exuberant character, Mija has a bird-like curiosity and is always up to something. One day, she happens to take a poetry class at the local cultural centre and finds herself inspired and excited by her new hobby. Her imagination soars, as she sees the world around her in a new, tantalising light, rich with potential poetic inspiration and beautiful in its infinite possibility. When she is suddenly faced with a reality harsh beyond her imagination, she realises perhaps life is not as beautiful as she had thought…

Contains: Sexuality, Adult Themes and References 18+