Drama / Poetic
South Korea / Germany,
2003, 103 min
Directed by:
Ki-duk KimScreenplay:
Ki-duk KimCinematography:
Dong-hyeon BaekCast:
Yeong-su Oh, Ki-duk Kim, Yeong-min Kim, Jae-kyeong Seo, Dae-han Ji, Jeong-yeong Kim, Park Ji-aPlots(1)
On an isolated lake, an old monk lives on a small floating temple. The wise master has also a young boy with him who learns to become a monk. And we watch as seasons and years pass by. (official distributor synopsis)
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
European Film Awards
- 2003 - Ki-duk Kim (Screen International Award)
Robert Awards (Danish Film Awards)
- 2006 - Ki-duk Kim (Best Non-American Film)
San Sebastián International Film Festival
- 2003 - Ki-duk Kim (City of Donostia Audience Award for Best Film)