Secret Sunshine
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Secret Sunshine is a 2007
South Korea
n film
directed by acclaimed South Korean director, novelist, and former Minister of Culture Lee Chang-dong
. The story focuses on a woman as she wrestles with the questions of grief, madness, and faith. The Korean title, 밀양 (Milyang or Miryang) is given after the city that served as the film's setting and filming location. Secret Sunshine is a literal translation of 밀양, 密陽. For her performance in the film, Jeon Do-yeon
won the Prix d'interprétation féminine du Festival de Cannes (Best Actress) at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival
. The film also won the award for Best Film at the Asian Film Awards
and at the Asia Pacific Screen Awards
.
2007 in film
This is a list of major films released in 2007.-Top grossing films:Please note that following the tradition of the English-language film industry, these are the top grossing films that were first released in the USA in 2007...
South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
n film
Film
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directed by acclaimed South Korean director, novelist, and former Minister of Culture Lee Chang-dong
Lee Chang-dong
Lee Chang-dong is a South Korean film director, screenwriter and novelist. He won the 2008 Special Director's Prize at the Asian Film Awards and has been nominated for the Golden Lion and Palme d'Or. Lee served as South Korea's Minister of Culture and Tourism from 2003 to 2004.-Life and career:Lee...
. The story focuses on a woman as she wrestles with the questions of grief, madness, and faith. The Korean title, 밀양 (Milyang or Miryang) is given after the city that served as the film's setting and filming location. Secret Sunshine is a literal translation of 밀양, 密陽. For her performance in the film, Jeon Do-yeon
Jeon Do-yeon
Jeon Do-yeon is a highly-acclaimed South Korean actress who has won many awards including best actress at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival...
won the Prix d'interprétation féminine du Festival de Cannes (Best Actress) at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival
2007 Cannes Film Festival
The 2007 Cannes Film Festival, the sixtieth, ran from 16 to 27 May 2007. Wong Kar-wai's My Blueberry Nights opened the festival, and Denys Arcand's The Age of Ignorance closed...
. The film also won the award for Best Film at the Asian Film Awards
Asian Film Awards
The Asian Film Awards are presented annually by the Hong Kong International Film Festival Society to recognize excellence of film professionals in the film industries of Asian cinema.-History:...
and at the Asia Pacific Screen Awards
Asia Pacific Screen Awards
The Asia Pacific Screen Awards is an international cultural initiative of the State Government of Queensland, Australia, through Events Queensland, to honour and promote the films, actors, directors, and cultures of Asia-Pacific to a global audience and to realise the objectives of UNESCO to...
.
Plot
After losing her husband, Shin-ae, a single mother, relocates to her husband's hometown Miryang ("Secret Sunshine") for a new start. When tragedy strikes, Shin-ae undergoes an emotionally shattering journey that pits her against everything she's known about humanity, love, forgiveness, and God.Awards
- In May 2007, the film was one of 20 films running for the Featured Films competition at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival2007 Cannes Film FestivalThe 2007 Cannes Film Festival, the sixtieth, ran from 16 to 27 May 2007. Wong Kar-wai's My Blueberry Nights opened the festival, and Denys Arcand's The Age of Ignorance closed...
. Jeon Do-yeonJeon Do-yeonJeon Do-yeon is a highly-acclaimed South Korean actress who has won many awards including best actress at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival...
won the Prix d'interprétation féminine du Festival de Cannes (Best ActressBest Actress Award (Cannes Film Festival)The Best Actress Award is an award presented at the Cannes Film Festival. It is chosen by the jury from the 'official section' of films at the festival. It was first awarded in 1946.-Award Winners:-External links:* * ....
). - The film won Best Feature Film and Best Performance by an Actress at the 2007 Asia Pacific Screen AwardsAsia Pacific Screen AwardsThe Asia Pacific Screen Awards is an international cultural initiative of the State Government of Queensland, Australia, through Events Queensland, to honour and promote the films, actors, directors, and cultures of Asia-Pacific to a global audience and to realise the objectives of UNESCO to...
, where it was also nominated for Best Screenplay. - In the second Asian Film AwardsAsian Film AwardsThe Asian Film Awards are presented annually by the Hong Kong International Film Festival Society to recognize excellence of film professionals in the film industries of Asian cinema.-History:...
, the film won Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actress.
See also
- List of Korean language films
- Korean cinema
- List of Korea-related topics
- MiryangMiryangMiryang, often spelled Milyang, is a city in Gyeongsangnam-do Province, South Korea. Neighboring cities include Changnyeong to the west, Cheongdo to the north, Ulsan to the east, and Yangsan, Gimhae, and Changwon to the south. The city bird is the Korean magpie, the city tree is the pine, and the...
External links
- Festival Distinguished by Its Strong Actresses, The New York Times, May 25 2007
- Review at koreanfilm.org
- Overview at All Movie