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Daily Archives: July 9, 2017
Ash Flower (2016) ☆☆☆(3/4): A tale of two girls
South Korean film “Ash Flower”, which is the last chapter of the Flower trilogy by director/co-writer Park Seok-yeong, is a simple but intimate character drama to admire for its sensitive and thoughtful storytelling. While it is mainly about two young … Continue reading
The Day After (2017) ☆☆☆(3/4): A slight minor work from Hong Sang-soo
Besides being one of the most prominent filmmakers working in South Korea, Hong Sang-soo is one of the most prolific ones. Like Woody Allen, he has usually made one or two works every year, and watching his new film has … Continue reading
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