South Korea/France, 2010, Lee Chang-dong
Mija (Yoon Jeong-hee), a gentle grandmother raising her teenage grandson, grapples with the early stages of Alzheimer's disease. She enrolls in a poetry class, seeking to capture the fleeting moments of beauty in her world. However, she’s hurled into depths of disappointment and ache when she uncovers a family secret involving her grandson and a tragic incident with a young girl. A narrative weaved with threads of despair, empathy, and redemption, along with Lee’s delicate direction and Yoon’s captivating performance, the film resonates with emotional truth and lyrical grace. Winner of the Ecumenical Jury and Best Screenplay Award at the Cannes Film Festival. Subtitles. 139 min.
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