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April 3rd, 2008 by
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Two teenage girls run a prostitution ‘business’ together. One makes the appointments and the other does the job. But when she gets into a fatal accident, the other one goes from making the appointments to doing the actual job. Then, one day, her father finds out and he’s out for revenge. | ||||||||
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There are a number of things I like about Kim Ki-duk. First of all, he's a great and intelligent writer. The characters he creates are always interesting and unusual. But also his direction. He is always creating beautiful scenes like in 'Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring.' Always looking for something different, a different perspective as you might say. Sometimes in metaphors and sometimes in dialogs or acting.
Samaria is just like it. Unusual and beautiful pictures, like the one on top, combined with the story about a girl, who does this crazy thing to get in the mind of her girlfriend. But Kim Ki-duk always pulls it off and keeps it convincing. Well, always, I might say he learned, since 'Address Unknown' (2001) wasn't his best effort. Unfortunately, it has been a while since I saw this movie. But I'm planning on seeing it again soon. As I said, his movies impress on many levels, which makes it worth rewatching. Shannon is mostly not into serious Asian cinema, but I think even she quite enjoyed this Korean drama. | ||||||||
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This sounds like it would be quite disturbing.
You’re right Christy, it is not lighthearted. But if you’re into a serious Korean drama, this is definitely worth it.
I don’t remember any overly graphic scenes, but Kim Ki-duk usually doesn’t shy away from having those moment. But I think he mostly keeps it off screen and doesn’t overdo it.
sadly, his own countrymen don’t really support his movies… after “Time” he said he’s never gonna show another movie of his in Korean theatres…
i like Kim Ki Duk too… another korean director I admire is Lee Chang Dong (Peppermint Candy, Oasis, Green Fish, Secret Sunshine)
Thanks for the recommendations betchay! I saw Peppermint Candy too, it was really impressive and I hope to see Secret Sunshine this week. I already have it here.
It’s too bad Kim Ki-duk isn’t really supported in his own country. It’s a good thing he is liked over here in the west, otherwise he might not be making movies at all..
What a good screenplay idea! Will put this on my LONG list of movies to watch. Thanks.