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Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring (2003)

★ 8.0R103 minDirector: Kim Ki-duk

2003 film

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring (Korean: 봄 여름 가을 겨울 그리고 봄) is a 2003 drama film directed by Kim Ki-duk about a Buddhist monastery that floats on a lake in a pristine forest. An international co-production of South Korea and Germany, the story is about the life of a Buddhist monk as he passes through the seasons of his life, from childhood to old age.

The film stars O Yeong-su, Kim Young-min, Seo Jae-kyung and Yeo-jin Ha. The director himself appears as the man in the last stage of life. The film was released in the United States in 2004 by Sony Pictures Classics, in subtitle format. It received widespread critical acclaim.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring about?
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring (2003) — In the midst of the Korean wilderness, a Buddhist master patiently raises a young boy to grow up in wisdom and compassion, through experience and endless exercises. Once the pupil discovers his sexual lust, he seems lost to contemplative life and follows his first love, but soon
Is Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.