What if your better half was born 55 years after you? Would you still express your love to her? Would you still jealous if she flirting with another man who's much younger than you?
Most people who watched this movie only struggling between ephebophile and its explicit contents and forget about the essence of the story. This movie is all about an old man, and I mean really old, who found his love youth again when he met with a high school girl. And till the end of the movie, he didn't even touch the girl, so talk about being high morality instead of lust. No need to argue about morality of the protagonist here, except maybe for his jealousy. His fatal jealousy.
Worth watching 8/10.
Plot summary
Lee Jeok-yo is a 70ish year old man who is a respected poet. He cares fondly for his 30ish year old disciple Seo Ji-woo. The world of these two men are shaken when 17-year-old high school student Han Eun-gyo comes into the picture, as their mind and sexual desires are awakened.
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A love story that doesn't happen
Silly story
For those who would like to see Park Go Eun in an early shocking role then this may be interesting. It's a strange story about an old poet in love with a young high school girl. The old man is played by a young actor who is made up to look old rather unconvincingly. Their is silly triangle with the protogee of the poet. The death is unnecessary.
Don't bother.
Chilling and haunting in a different way
I first thought this would be one of those graphic and harsh/depressing film. But it actually turned out to be a warm romance movie to a degree. Sure, the premise may sound creepy but it's executed in a way where you actually feel for the old guy. Mainly because of the genuine heart of the man and the person he falls for. The two actors and the actress did a amazingly fine job bringing out the characters in a very natural manner. To the point it seemed like real characters. Another Korean movie called "The Bow" had something similar going on. But despite the artsy elements the characters were too mysterious and it didn't have enough to make the old guy to be likable and came about like a poor Hugh Hefner. While this was the opposite while having that artistic elements as well. Also the climax was not expected.
6.8/10