Daily Archives: September 8, 2007

Secret Sunshine (Milyang)

Posted on September 8, 2007 by James McNally

Secret Sunshine (Milyang) (Director: Lee Chang-dong): Jeon Do-yeon gives a breathtaking performance as Shin-ae, a recently widowed young mother who takes her son to live in her late husband’s hometown, hoping for a fresh start. Instead, a new tragedy plunges … Continue reading →

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Persepolis

Posted on September 8, 2007 by James McNally

Persepolis (Directors: Marjane Satrapi and Vincent Paronnaud): Based upon the graphic novels which were blockbusters in France (and now published in one volume), Persepolis faithfully brings Marjane Satrapi’s story and images to the screen and then wonderfully surpasses them. Growing … Continue reading →

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