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Independent Movie, 'Himalaya, Where the Wind Dwells'

A stranger's death is the beginning of a journey to the middle of nowhere.
A simple yet profound independent film has opened at Korean box offices amidst a flood of speedy, sensual blockbusters.
Let me invite you to a sanctuary for tired souls, "Himalaya, Where the Wind Dwells".
Choi has spent his whole life trying to get ahead.
He has sent his family abroad while working in Korea.
Unfortunately, he is fired due to a corporate restructuring.
Then one day, Choi emerges from his misery to take the ashes of a Nepalese laborer to his family.

[Interview : Jeon Soo-il Director of "Himalaya, Where the Wind Dwells" ] "It's the story of a man setting out to return the remains of a stranger to his home. But the journey turns out to be a soul search, and the man reflects upon his own identity".

A man who escapes from the world and finds himself in nature.
The part of Choi is played by Choi Min-sik.

Choi Min-sik is an actor already receiving worldwide recognition.
In "Oldboy" he played the grisly part of a man tortured in a twisted revenge scheme.
In "Sympathy for Lady Vengeance", Choi Min-sik turned the tables and showed us a truly nasty character.
Choi Min-sik returns from a four-year hiatus to star in "Himalaya, Where the Wind Dwells".
Contrary to his previous performances, which were quite intense, this time Choi offers a subdued but dominant presence on screen.
Director Jeon Soo-il is likewise a renowned name, celebrated with 11 awards from international film festivals.
It is no surprise that this film has been invited to the Karlovy Vary Film Festival.
It is exciting in itself to imagine Jeon Soo-il and Choi Min-sik working together.

[Interview : Han Hye-kyeong, Movie audience] "The view of the Himalayas was majestic, and it was good to see Choi Min-sik on screen after such a long time. His acting was very good. This film will last in my memory for a long time".

A film depicting the all-too human desire to find hope in even the direst of situations.
What sort of hope is it that Choi finds at the end of his long journey[Interview : ] "Where will wind to come[Interview : ] "That mountain did wind stay".
[Interview : ] "How do you know[Interview : ] "Monk said to me, you know that, this hill get rid of all the life disease".

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