The Bow
Directed by Kim Ki-Duk
Release Year: 2005
Running time: 90
Country:
South Korea
Language:
Korea
Genres:
World Cinema
Subjects:
Asian Cinema & Culture
Directed by:
Kim Ki-Duk
A crusty old man and a beautiful young girl live on a fishing boat, which has been floating at sea for over 10 years. The old man plans to marry the 16-year-old on her next birthday, and counts the days down on his calendar. In addition to the girl, the old man also cherishes his bow, which he uses predominantly as a weapon to fight off would-be admirers of his lovely shipmate. However, the bow is also a useful device for shamanistic fortune-telling and creates wonderfully enchanting music as well. The quiet couple lives a peaceful and secluded life, until a teenage boy comes aboard and changes everything.
Reviews
"An elegiac portrait of elemental love complicated by the outside world."-Variety