TagLee Chang-dong

How does the Korean film “OASIS” portray true love and growth through disconnection and communication?

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  The Korean film “OASIS” explores the boundaries between disconnection and communication, reality and fantasy, and how the two main characters grow as human beings through the love of an ex-convict and a severely disabled person with cerebral palsy, who are marginalized by society. The film combines gritty realism with fantastical elements to deeply explore the authenticity of life.  ...

How does the symbol of fire and the uncertainty of its existence reveal the inner lives of the characters in Lee Chang-dong’s film Burning?

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  In Lee Chang-dong’s film Burning, the symbol of fire and the uncertainty of its existence reveal the emotions and actions of the characters, which leads the audience to explore the ambiguity of reality, memory, and belief. In this article, I will discuss two aspects of Lee Chang-dong’s film Burning.   The meaning of the title Burning On the surface, “Burning” refers to two...