Secret Sunshine (밀양)
South Korea
2007,
141 min,
35mm,
Dir: Lee Chang-Dong
Cast: Jeon Do-Yeon, Song Kang-Ho
Korean with English subtitles
Cast: Jeon Do-Yeon, Song Kang-Ho
Korean with English subtitles
Secret Sunshine is a 2007 South Korean film directed by Special Director's Prize and Asian Film Award winner Lee Chang-dong. The Korean title, (Milyang or Miryang) is given after the city that served as the film's setting and filming location. A woman and her young son move from Seoul to the provincial city of Milyang after a domestic tragedy. As they are getting used to their new lives, tragedy strikes again.
Starring Jeon Do-yeon, Song Kang-ho, Jo Young-jin, Kim Young-jae, Seon Jeong-yeop, Song Mi-rim, Kim Mi- hyang, Lee Yun-hee. Cinematography by Jo Young-gyu.
Festivals and Awards
- 2007 Cannes Film Festival, Best Actress (Jeon Do-Yeon)
- 2007 Cannes Film Festival, Nominated Golden Palm
- 2008 Asian Film Awards, Best Actress (Jeon Do-Yeon)
- 2008 Asian Film Awards, Best Director
- 2008 Asian Film Awards, Best Film
- 2008 Asian Film Awards, Nominated Best Actor (Song Kang-Ho)
- 2008 Palm Springs International Film Festival, Best Actor (Song Kang-Ho)
Page at Korean Film Fest site
Screenings:
- Saturday May 02 at 6:00PM
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