영화 정보
Where Have All the Flowers Gone?
4th(1999) Wide Angle
- CountryKorea
- Production Year1999
- Running Time25min
- Format 16mm
- ColorCOLOR
Program Note
Three Buddhist nuns live together with nature. The younger nun Si-Ja lives with elderly Sang-No and Kyung-Hae, who suffers from dementia. Si-Ja′s days are comprised of making lotus-shaped lights and
taking care of Sang-No. This may seem like a quiet and secluded life amidst the mountains, yet it is also a time filled with labor and the seeking of enlightenment. The film lets us follow the daily lives of these
three nuns. Si-Ja witnesses the journey of life through images of withering old nuns. The image of Si-Ja tapping a wood block resembles a high priest united with nature, whereas Sang-No eating a chestnut
evokes a child-like innocence. This film portrays the union of human and nature, as well as an extended journey towards spiritual awakening. Kyung-Hye leaves the peace of the temple as Si-Ja climbs the
mountain, following Sang-No. Where have all the flowers gone? The breeze from the mountain tastes ever so sweet. (Kwon Yong-Min)
Director
Park Chan-Hyung
Born in Pusan in 1971, he studied film at Kyung-Sung University. He was executive producer of the feature ECHOING IN MY BEING.
Photo
Credit
- Director Park Chan-Hyung 박찬형
- Screenplay Park Chan-Hyung
- Cinematography Park Ji-Won
- Production Company
PARK Chan Hyung
6-5, 527-21, Gupo 1-dong, Book-gu, Pusan, Korea