This blog post examines how the symbolism of fire and the uncertainty of existence in the film ‘Burning’ reveal the characters’ inner worlds. What the film title ‘Burning’ suggests In the film, ‘Burning’ primarily represents two actions by the characters on the surface. First, it signifies the act of Ben, who is wealthy despite having no job, burning a useless vinyl greenhouse as a...
Why is the love in the movie ‘Oasis’ painfully beautiful?
In this blog post, we explore how the love depicted in the movie ‘Oasis’ becomes beautiful as it navigates disconnection and connection, reality and fantasy. Introduction Director Lee Chang-dong’s film ‘Oasis’ tells the love story between a man with three prior convictions for attempted rape and a woman with severe cerebral palsy. In the room of Han Gong-ju, a disabled woman and one...