This film was unexpectedly entertaining, well acted, moves at the right pace, and accurately describes the dynamics of an Asian family. The main character (young and old) is phenomenal! He demonstrates incredible ability to express such affecting sadness but still leave a strong optimistic tone to the movie unlike many Korean films that I find overly depressing. This movie has a lot going for it: good humor, interesting surprise twists, tragedy, and undertones of common themes woven throughout such as the replaying of his early life experiences through experiences as an adult.
Spoiler alert!! The snippets of his life are a nice touch and is done tastefully with really nice flow and purpose! Although the story is a well known one amongst Asian families, this film is an excellent portrayal of the patriarchy found in Korean families and the importance of the eldest son.
All in all, this is a great film that honours old fashioned family values. It's a good reminder of the sacrifices previous generations endured but often go unnoticed and makes you think twice about that bitter old man down the street and the fact that he might just have an amazing story to tell! Watch this movie!
Spoiler alert!! The snippets of his life are a nice touch and is done tastefully with really nice flow and purpose! Although the story is a well known one amongst Asian families, this film is an excellent portrayal of the patriarchy found in Korean families and the importance of the eldest son.
All in all, this is a great film that honours old fashioned family values. It's a good reminder of the sacrifices previous generations endured but often go unnoticed and makes you think twice about that bitter old man down the street and the fact that he might just have an amazing story to tell! Watch this movie!