Riceboy Sleeps follows a single mother and her young son who move from Korea to live in Canada. The pair leave behind a tragedy. Together they face learning a new culture and customs. There are three distinct parts to their story. The first is when the son starts primary school, the second part shows his teenage life in Canada, and then the third part they return to Korea … [Read more...] about Riceboy Sleeps – Film Review
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7 Reasons to Visit Korea in Spring
South Korea is open to tourism and eager travellers can enjoy the country during one of the best seasons of the year – spring. Here’s why spring in South Korea is every traveller's dream. Weather: In early March, an air of spring starts to spread across the Korean peninsula. Temperatures rise quickly from a chilly 2-11 degree range in March to 14-24 degrees in May. As the … [Read more...] about 7 Reasons to Visit Korea in Spring
Burning – Film Review
Based on a story by Haruki Murakami, Korean director Lee Chang-dong’s thriller Burning was the most acclaimed film of Cannes. Novelistic in scope, grandeur and impact, and featuring three brilliant performances, it’s a study of thwarted love, ambition and obsession. While working as a courier in Seoul, aspiring young writer Jong-su (Yoo Ah-in) encounters the lively Haemi … [Read more...] about Burning – Film Review