New York, NY – December 27, 2023 – After his debut as a novelist in 1983 and his early forays as a screenwriter and assistant director, Lee Chang-dong made his directing debut with “Green Fish” in 1996 and quickly became one of Korea’s most talented auteurs, taking his place alongside Bong Joon-ho, Park Chan Wook, …
Movie Review: South-Korean Oscar Contender “Burning” Will Sear Itself Under Your Skin
Jong-su, a part-time worker, bumps into Hae-mi, who used to live in the same neighborhood. Hae-mi asks him to look after her cat while she’s on a trip to Africa. When Hae-mi comes back, she introduces Ben, a mysterious guy she met in Africa, to Jong-su. One day, Ben visits Jong-su’s with Hae-mi …