Synopsis
Shin-ae moves to her recently late husband’s hometown. Despite her efforts to settle in this unfamiliar and too-normal place, she finds that she can’t fit in. After a sudden tragedy, Shin-ae turns to Christianity to relieve her pain, but when even this is not permitted, she wages a war against God.
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Cast
- Jeon Do-yeonLee Shin-ae
- Song Kang-hoKim Jong-chan
- Jo Young-jinPark Do-seop
- Seon Jeong-yeopJun
- Kim Young-jaeLee Min-ki
- Park Myung-shinFemale Missionary
- Cha Mi-kyeongBoutique Owner
- Oh Man-seokPastor
- Jang Hye-jinPark Myung-sook
- Lee Sung-minCook
Recommendations
- 100
The New York Times
It is a great movie, by a major figure in world cinema. - 100
Village Voice
One of the year's best films. - 83
The A.V. Club
Secret Sunshine is a frequently beautiful film with a cold, dark heart. - 75
New York Post
Director Lee Chang-dong could well have cut 30 minutes out of the story, but Jeon's performance is powerful enough to keep Secret Sunshine from drowning in an ocean of tears. - 60
New York Daily News
Director Lee Chang-dong's soulful, affecting film is as quiet as a tomb and has a disturbing, critical underside that's hard to shake off. - 60
Boxoffice Magazine
Jeon received the Best Actress at Cannes for her wrenching performance. She's the first Korean to receive an acting award at this Festival.
