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Secret Sunshine (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]

Do-yeon Jeon (Actor), Kang-ho Song (Actor), Lee Chang-Dong (Director) Rated:
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4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 199 ratings
IMDb7.5/10.0
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Genre Drama
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Contributor Lee Chang-Dong, Kang-ho Song, Do-yeon Jeon
Language Korean
Runtime 2 hours and 22 minutes
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A master of intensely emotional human dramas, director Lee Chang-dong (Poetry) is a leading light of contemporary Korean cinema, and his place on the international stage was cemented by this stirring and unpredictable work examining grief and deliverance. An effortless mix of light and uncompromising darkness, Secret Sunshine (Miryang) stars Cannes best actress winner Jeon Do-yeon (The Housemaid) as a widowed piano teacher who moves with her young son from Seoul to her late husband’s provincial hometown for a fresh start. Quietly expressive, supple filmmaking and sublime, subtle performances distinguish this remarkable portrayal of the search for grace amid tragedy.

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  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ Unrated (Not Rated)
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 4 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ CRRN2043BR
  • Director ‏ : ‎ Lee Chang-Dong
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ Blu-ray
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 2 hours and 22 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ August 23, 2011
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Do-yeon Jeon, Kang-ho Song
  • Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ English
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ Criterion Collection
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B005152CAK
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 199 ratings

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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
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This film explores the very depths of grief and organized religion
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This film explores the very depths of grief and organized religion
One of the finest cinematic examples of the blurred line between blind faith and madness. This film explores the very depths of grief, organized religion and brittle religious doctrines with an exhaustingly powerful performance from Jeon Do-yeon (winning best actress at Cannes for this role). God-centric faiths take a bit of a beating at first glance, but the film is much more profound than that. It’s an astute observation of immorality justified by theological beliefs and the love of God.Blu Ray review (1 disc)★★★★☆Lee Chang-dong (25min) - An excellent interview with the director.On the set of ‘Secret Sunshine’ (7min) - A pleasantly lighthearted making-of featurette.A booklet featuring stills and an essay by film critic Dennis Lim.
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Colby
5.0 out of 5 stars The best film I've seen that deals with Religion
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2013
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I enjoy psychological films. I like seeing characters undergo psychological changes. Those types of films entertain me, even change my views of the world sometimes.

Secret Sunshine is one such film. In it a woman experiences a set of major events that send her spiraling into a psychological downfall, then up through enlightenment, then, finally, she falls deeper and deeper until true enlightenment is possible.

I don't want to spoil anything for those of you who haven't seen this yet, so I'll keep it brief. The woman loses her husband and then moves to his hometown with her son, hoping to start over. Once there she is greeted by a local neighbor who tells her that the only way to be truly happy is to find God, join the church, and become a religious citizen. She is hesitant, explaining that she doesn't believe in such things.

A few more things happen (I'm refraining from saying for spoilers sake) and she decides to join the church, finding God and weeping in an emotional scene (the actress does a wonderful job here, as well as throughout the entire film) which leads to her apparent happiness.

But not everything is as it seems...and when the woman decides to apply one of God's teachings to her daily life, the results aren't what she had expected. She falls into darkness once again, this time at a frightening speed.

What happens after this can only be witnessed by watching the film, since I don't want to give away any more.

Secret Sunshine is a masterpiece of psychological cinema. It takes a step back and examines how Religion can affect a human life, both positively and negatively, and the film isn't afraid of pulling punches. This is an emotionally draining film, but I found the ending to be truly enlightening. Others might feel differently towards the ending.

Viewers with strong religious beliefs that can't view this film with an open mind might be disturbed by Secret Sunshine.

Viewers with open minds, regardless of life beliefs, and fans of "different" cinema will enjoy this film.

I couldn't take my eyes off every frame of Secret Sunshine, and the way the film ends gives me hope. Film: 5/5 stars.

The blu-ray is a Criterion release, so the video and audio are perfect. There are plenty of extras including a booklet inside the blu-ray case with an interesting article. Video/Audio/Extras gets 5/5 stars.

Overall: 5/5 stars. Secret Sunshine is the best film I've seen that deals with Religion. Its also a great "character study" of a woman undergoing psychological changes. I recommend this film highly to viewers with open minds.

Rating: Not Rated, likely Rated R. Minimal strong language, some sexual content (which serves the story well) and some disturbing violence. Ages 17 and up.
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Media Meowster
5.0 out of 5 stars This film explores the very depths of grief and organized religion
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2017
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One of the finest cinematic examples of the blurred line between blind faith and madness. This film explores the very depths of grief, organized religion and brittle religious doctrines with an exhaustingly powerful performance from Jeon Do-yeon (winning best actress at Cannes for this role). God-centric faiths take a bit of a beating at first glance, but the film is much more profound than that. It’s an astute observation of immorality justified by theological beliefs and the love of God.

Blu Ray review (1 disc)
★★★★☆

Lee Chang-dong (25min) - An excellent interview with the director.
On the set of ‘Secret Sunshine’ (7min) - A pleasantly lighthearted making-of featurette.
A booklet featuring stills and an essay by film critic Dennis Lim.
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Media Meowster
5.0 out of 5 stars This film explores the very depths of grief and organized religion
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2017
One of the finest cinematic examples of the blurred line between blind faith and madness. This film explores the very depths of grief, organized religion and brittle religious doctrines with an exhaustingly powerful performance from Jeon Do-yeon (winning best actress at Cannes for this role). God-centric faiths take a bit of a beating at first glance, but the film is much more profound than that. It’s an astute observation of immorality justified by theological beliefs and the love of God.

Blu Ray review (1 disc)
★★★★☆

Lee Chang-dong (25min) - An excellent interview with the director.
On the set of ‘Secret Sunshine’ (7min) - A pleasantly lighthearted making-of featurette.
A booklet featuring stills and an essay by film critic Dennis Lim.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Acting
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2022
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Does anyone know the name of the musical composition that Shin-ae is playing at about 34 minutes into the movie?
I have watched this movie a couple of times, and I still haven't gotten bored with it.
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Maurizio
5.0 out of 5 stars A QUESTION OF FAITH
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2021
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Another excellent take on life by Lee Chang dong. Ordinary people who have to overcome extraordinary events in their lives. The universal issues of right and wrong, the place religious faith has in people's lives are analysed and portrayed by the excellent actors in this work of cinematographical art by one of South Korea's most thoughtful directors.
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americansniper
3.0 out of 5 stars Watchable but not engrossing
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2019
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Explores how little faith we really have and how daily events and everyday people are the true substance of life. The shallowness of the characters really stands out, turning to petty revenge, sex, and alcohol despite their professed salvation and enlightenment because they are all so weak...so human.
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Lluís R
5.0 out of 5 stars a contemporary Masterpiece
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2021
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One of the best films of this century, a poignant and life affirming yet devastating drama about a mother who loses everything and tries to make sense out of it.
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justin carter
4.0 out of 5 stars Damaged Case
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2022
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The case was damaged, not cool.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Damaged Case
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2022
The case was damaged, not cool.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Masterpiece
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2022
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One of the greatest films from Korean cinema.
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Mr. Alain Camion
5.0 out of 5 stars Désolé.
Reviewed in France on June 10, 2021
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Article jamais reçu . Déclaré déposé dans boite aux lettres le 4/6 .

Désolé article retrouvé !!!!! Qualité et délais parfaits !!
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Lisa Cole
3.0 out of 5 stars No Booklet!
Reviewed in Canada on June 23, 2020
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This Criterion Collection dvd is supposed to contain a booklet. Mine has no booklet. I am disappointed. What happened?
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Josué Sánchez Jiménez
5.0 out of 5 stars Maravillosa película
Reviewed in Spain on April 27, 2017
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Una de las películas mas intensas que he tenido la suerte de toparme dentro del cine coreano. Se trata de un drama crudo en el cual una madre intenta empezar de 0 junto con su hijo pequeño en el pueblo donde su marido fallecido se crió. Las cosas, muy a pesar de haber vecinos que traten de hacerla sentirse como en casa, se torcerán cuando un inesperado suceso de un giro fatídico a su recién iniciada vida en esta localidad...

Viva el cine coreano!!!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Only German subtitles
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 18, 2020
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I haven't been able to watch this yet because the only subtitles in this DVD are German.
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Jesuisbonclient
5.0 out of 5 stars C'est pas possible d'être méchant comme ça.
Reviewed in France on September 27, 2019
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On a envie d'y croire au début. C'est plein de peurs, des passages qui font peurs. Et c'est l'horreur, on a envie d'y croire quand même à la fin parce que le début donne envie d'y croire. Il y a des passages qui font peur, mais pourquoi ils font ça. On voit un peu la chine.
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