OK, several hundred years ago, it was all right for women to be treated like property and beaten to death, but they also had great mountain views, no pollution or rubber running-shoe factories, they had spicy food and fabulous fabrics. As performed by Pansori singers, it moves Korean audiences to tears. This is interwoven with a gorgeously photographed and staged recreation of the lovers' lives and laments. Some of it is quite sensual. I've never seen mere fabrics look quite so ravishing.
Technical credits are top-drawer.
This is the third of five Hawai'i International Film Festival Golden Maile nominated feature films that we will be reviewing through Thursday. Winners will be announced Friday. Click for online calendars and events.