Hope

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"We won't let her shed tears again."
  • NR
  • 2013
  • 2 hr 2 min
  • 8.2  (9,469)

Hope is a heart-wrenching drama film that depicts the lives of a family after a tragic incident changes everything. The movie is directed by Lee Joon-ik and stars Re Lee, Sol Kyung-gu, and Uhm Ji-won. The story revolves around So-won (Re Lee), a young and innocent girl, who is brutally attacked and left for dead by a stranger on her way back from school. The incident shatters the lives of her parents Dong-hoon (Sol Kyung-gu) and Mi-hee (Uhm Ji-won), and they are left to deal with the aftermath. The film follows their journey of coping with the trauma, seeking justice, and ultimately finding hope.

One of the strengths of the movie is how it captures the raw emotions of the characters. From the moment So-won is hospitalized, viewers are taken on an emotional rollercoaster. Dong-hoon's anger and frustration towards the attacker, his guilt as a parent for not being able to protect his daughter, and Mi-hee's emotional breakdown, are all so well acted that it's hard not to feel their pain.

The movie also tackles the sensitive issue of sexual assault in a delicate yet powerful way. The scenes of So-won in the hospital, and her parents coming to terms with what has happened to her, are difficult to watch but necessary. The film doesn't shy away from showing the physical and emotional trauma that the victim and her family go through.

As the story progresses, we see the family struggle to come to terms with what has happened. Dong-hoon, a blue-collar worker, gets into fights and does everything in his power to track down the attacker. Mi-hee, a homemaker, is torn between wanting to support her husband and the need to take care of their daughter. So-won, on the other hand, has to deal with the physical and mental scars of the attack.

The film's title, Hope, is a testament to the family's resilience and will to overcome the tragedy. It shows the power of love, support and the human spirit to heal wounds and move forward. Despite the pain and suffering, the family manages to find light in the dark and gradually comes together to rebuild their shattered lives.

The cinematography of the movie is also noteworthy. The scenes are beautifully shot and perfectly capture the mood of each moment. Whether it's the hospital scenes, the moments of despair, or the small moments of hope, the camera work perfectly captures the tone and emotion of the scene.

Overall, Hope is a film about resilience, hope, and the power of the human spirit. It's a raw and emotionally charged drama that deals with a difficult subject matter in a dignified way. The performances by the cast are outstanding, and the film's ability to capture the raw emotions of the characters is what makes it so powerful. It's a movie that will stay with you long after you've watched it.

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Description
  • Release Date
    2013
  • MPAA Rating
    NR
  • Runtime
    2 hr 2 min
  • Language
    Korean
  • IMDB Rating
    8.2  (9,469)