Min Boung-Hun obtained a lot of ideas while traveling in Russia as a foreign student. "While on my travels, I stopped by a coal-mining region. I lodged at a private house, and their son kept saying that he would never work at a coal mine. Instead, he insisted that he would succeed as a guitarist in Moscow. His only pleasure was getting drunk with his friends." Scenes like this however, are not confined to a traditional middle Asian society. Until recently, they were abundant on Korean farms. Let′s Not Cry! is about such sentiments. The film tells the story of Muhamad, who, after failing to repay his debts for gambling, returns home. The conflicts between city and country and between generations are depicted in a serene manner. A tale about ordinary people, the film generates strong emotions because it is about universal values. Like his debut film, Bee Fly, this is another unique film set in Middle Asia. (Han Sang-Jun)