Canola

There are some films you just want to cling to. The characters are underplayed, and for those of us familiar with Korean cinema that's a relief. The story is simple, with twists which could be cruel, but they're not. The actors are perfectly chosen, the cinematography is breathtaking. Brace yourself though - tears will stream down your cheeks. Life can be hard but with artists like these it can be bearable and have meaning. Thankyou Korea, these last few decades you have contributed so much.

If you have a chance to watch Canola, grasp the opportunity. Who knows, it might be buried in some archive or found in a specialist theatre somewhere. Take tissues.

It's a while since I cried in a movie, but this one blindsided me with its central idea, brought me onside with its sentimentality, and finally moved me to tears. I thought perhaps for maximum impact they could have ended it 10-15 minutes earlier, but actually the ending was also inspired. Rolling the final credits alongside the artist's paintings reminds you of all the great moments in the film. In the last 5 years I've seen quite a lot of Korean movies, and not a bad one among them. They clearly punch above their weight in this industry. Hong Seung Yoon's 'Canola' reminded me how emotionally-charged this medium can be when it's done well. Open the floodgates, let the feelings flow ...

The story of the movie was so emotional l really recommend it if you want to cry a lot .

One of the best movie I have ever seen! Just loved it. Have not seen anything like this for long. Wonderful work and everything was so lively. Some wonderful people and the natural beauty was mind-blowing. And I wonder, the more I am watching Korean movies, the more I am becoming addicted to it. So much talent and the way the stories are plotted surely deserve appreciation. LOVE for all! Keep up the good work.

great emotional movie , little beat too long , they kept mystery about who is who , overall if you enjoy Korean style emotional movies this movie is great after watching it i still have questions about some details in the movie ,so it doesn't explain everything great, some of the scene little bit cheesy especially school part , i would give the uncle character 10, grandmother 9, teacher 7, Kim go UN 8