Oasis (2002)

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Korean director Lee Chang-dong's drama begins on the day that Jong-du (Sol Kyung-gu), a mentally handicapped young man, is released from prison. He is immediately arrested again for being unable to pay a restaurant bill, and his brother bails him out and sets him up with a menial job and a place to live. The crime that originally landed Jong-du in prison was a hit-and-run accident that resulted in the death of an old man. One day he goes to visit the victim's family, and meets Gong-ju (Moon So-ri), the man's daughter, who has cerebral palsy. After a disastrous first meeting, the two begin an unlikely love affair that exposes the callousness and uncomfortable secrets of both of their families. ~ Tom Vick, Rovi

Starring:: Seol Gyeong-gu, Moon So-ri, (more)

Director(s):: Lee Chang-dong

Format(s):: DVD
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Synopsis of Oasis

Theatrical Feature Running Time:: 132 mins

Complete Cast of Oasis

Seol Gyeong-gu - Jong-du

Moon So-ri - Gong-ju

Director(s):: Lee Chang-dong

Writer(s):: Lee Chang-dong

Producer(s):: Myung Kye-Nam

Categories:: Independent Films

Oasis Awards:

2003 - Seattle International Film Festival - Best Actress
2002 - Venice International Film Festival - Silver Lion for Best Director
2002 - Venice International Film Festival - Marcello Mastroianni Award for Young Actor

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	Christopher W.

4 out of 5 people found this review helpful

Oasis is a true love story, though it does not take the form of any love story you have ever seen. A misfit, rejected by his family and most of society, falls in love with a young woman with Cerebral Palsy after a rather ominous first meeting. Used and neglected by her family, she finds refuge in him. Her performance is incredible, absolutely phenomenal. See this, especially if you like foreign films.

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	Chun H.

3 out of 4 people found this review helpful

I didn't enjoy this movie. The story is about redemption for past events, but it turns twisted. Some people may see this as romantic but it gets somewhat distrubing, bordering on sexual assault. The storyline builds up slowly, but fizzles with a bad ending. The acting is good, but the story is not.

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	David S.

4 out of 6 people found this review helpful

I lived in Korea for several years and seen many Korean movies and none I liked better than this movie, and none show the culture better. This is a story of a screwed up guy who tired to rape a girl only to find himself caring for her deeply. All people need others, and need understanding, this movie shows that very clearly.

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