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Parasite to Decision to Leave: 8 South Korean films which won big at Cannes Film Festival over the years
Parasite, Decision to Leave, Oldboy and more South Korean movies have left a global impact. Here are 8 South Korean films which have won at the Cannes Film Festival.
South Korean films have impressed global audiences with their meaningful and exciting plots, great performances and overall great stories. Many South Korean films have won at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival over the years. It is one of the most renowned international film festivals. Hits like Parasite, Oldboy and more have been awarded at this festival. The event is currently happening from May 14 to May 25. Here are 8 South Korean films which have won at the Cannes Film Festival.
8 South Korean films which have won at Cannes Film Festival
1. Decision to Leave
Decision to Leave is Park Chan Wook's third piece which won at the Cannes Film Festival. The drama revolves around a detective who dedicatedly solves cases. While investigating a case, he runs into the wife of the deceased man. Though he feels that there is something off about her, he is also interested in her. Tang Wei and Park Hae Il take on the main roles.
2. Parasite
Parasite is one of the most well-known films across the globe. Bong Joon Ho's film tells the story of a poor family who change their identities and start working in a rich household. Things soon change for the worse when their identities are in jeopardy. The Academy Winner stars Song Kang Ho, Park So Dam, Choi Woo Shik, Jang Hye Jin, Cho Yeo Jeong and Lee Sun Kyun.
3. Oldboy
The film Oldboy is based on a manga and tells the story of a businessman who is held captive for 15 years without rhyme or reason. After he finds his eventual freedom, he sets out to take revenge on his capturers. The film became a massive hit and director Park Chan Wook received critical appreciation for this project. Choi Min Sik, Yoo Ji Tae and Kang Hye Jung take on the main roles.
4. Broker
Broker is directed by the Japanese director Hirokazu Koreeda. Baby Box is a space where people can abandon their babies anonymously and hope that someone might pick them up. The story is about a broker who finds parents to adopt the babies. His setting is disrupted when a young mother reconsiders abandoning her child. It stars Song Kang Ho, Bae Doo Na, IU, Gang Dong Won and Lee Joo Young.
5. Painted Fire
The 2002 film is directed by In Kwon Taek. The film is set in 1850s Korea. It revolves around a self-taught painter who tries to go against societal norms and explore his talent and passion. It stars Ahn Sung Kee, Choi Min Shik, Yoo Ho Jeong, Son Ye Jin and Kim Yeo Jin.
6. Secret Sunshine
The 2007 film was directed by Lee Chang Dong. The story follows a woman who goes to her dead husband's hometown with her child to find solace. On her way, she meets a local mechanic with whom she finds comfort. Tragedy strikes again as her son is abducted. Song Kang Ho and Jeon Do Yeon take on the main roles.
7. Poetry
Poetry is a 2010 film directed by Lee Chang Dong. A woman in her 60s works as a caregiver for a disabled man. She also raises her grandson by herself. Her life starts changing when she realizes she has Alzheimer's. She decides that she would take poetry classes.
8. Thirst
The 2009 directorial by Park Chan Wook is a supernatural romance. The Song Kang Ho and Kim Ok Vin starrer is the story of a priest who is affected by vampirism after a medical experiment goes wrong. He is forced to change his ascetic ways.
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