Secret Sunshine (2007) - FULL Trailer

Opens 5/24/07. HP: www.secretsunshine.co.kr
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"Secret Sunshine" asks the fundamental question, "Is life understandable?" Can human beings understand the truth, other human beings and God? Why is it so hard to find an ultimate answer despite all our efforts?

The film follows Jong-chan, played by Song Kang-ho, a confirmed bachelor who owns a car repair shop and falls in love with Shin-ae, played by Jeon Do-yeon. He starts to follow her around. The two could not be more different: Shin-ae moved to the town only because it is the hometown of her dead husband, for whom she still grieves. Jong-chan is an ingratiating snob.

The turning point is the abduction of Shin-ae's son. The little boy, who is everything his mother has left, is kidnapped by the principal of a tutoring institute he attends, and dies. Shin-ae becomes a devout Christian after the tragedy and decides to forgive the murderer. But she is utterly shocked when she visits a prison, where the murderer makes his confession with a smile, saying, "God has already forgiven me." The movie, in other words, focuses on a woman who has been betrayed by both life and religion.

Lee has coaxed great performances from actors including Han Suk-kyu in "Green Fish," Seol Kyung-gu in "Peppermint Candy" and Moon So-ri in "Oasis." With Song Kang-ho and Jeon Do-yeon, he once again has two unforgettable leads. Song Kang-ho gives a fine performance, complete with convincing dialect, and Jeon Do-yeon proves her reputation by projecting the whole range from innocence to sensuality and horror.

The excellent supporting cast are mostly unknowns. Some of them theatre actors from the Ulsan and Daegu region, selected through auditions.

At the end of the movie, Shin-ae's brother comes to visit and asks about the town. Jong-chan answered in his rough dialect, "Not much different from other places. Milyang is the same as other cities where people live." The movie induces a kind vertigo with a sense of how difficult life is to understand.

(from english.chosun.com)

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[de48125ac]

the movie is for mature audience. so maybe thats why it doesnt catch ur attention. ???

[eskabets]

this is the official entry by Korea to the Academy Awards of 2008

[TheWIB101]

Jeon Do-yeon is no doubt one of South Korea's most talented actresses. I've watched some of her previous films which are absolutely astonishing. They don't call her the "Queen of Cannes" for nothing.

[shinsama3333]

I'm watching it now and about an hour into it,.. its not bad , kinda deep.

[mrnewswoman]

Wo~~w, really feeling this trailer. Very powerful stuff. I don't even understand what they are saying. Aiyaiyai, tearing a bit. I'm gonna watch this movie.

[JohnTripinTokyo]

@orosiom Maggie Cheung won for her performance in 'Clean' in 2004, so I guess that Jeon Do-yeon is the second Asian actress to win at Cannes. ;)

[Rfurui]

Does anyone happen to know the title to the first song?"

Its a beautiful piece i'd love to play for my sister. (:

Thanks in advance.

[yellowman88]

@ElnAlter well. It's a very mature drama. Religion is a theme of the character but not really a religious movie.

[ElnAlter]

is this movie religious? if it is, i wont watch it. someone respond

[yellowman88]

most academy award entries are VERY serious/ sad movies for the most part.

[blacked3mirror]

SHITTY SHITTY SHITTY UNTRUTHFULLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL­LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLOSERS

[ddalkikiss]

@LetsLovex3 People will take your opinion seriously when you learn how to spell. It's Cannes, not cans... And just because a movie is not made in Hollywood, doesn't mean that it's an indie movie.