A Man and a Woman

Definitely one of the best romantic movie to exist! I love the nuanced and realistic approach of the story. The acting is good. A must watch for people who love offbeat movies.

Korean movies like this one can really get to you if you let them. This one is peaceful and calm with nothing sensational going on, even if the blurb makes it sound just that. Just two people, both unhappily married and falling in love with each other. This subtle mood piece begins in wintry Finland but moves to Seoul in the second act. Do Yeon is the mother of an autistic boy sent to a specialist school. Going Yoo has a daughter with her own problems. They meet when he offers her a lift. No surprise in what happens next, but I was always interested in the story. Excellent Do-Yeon has real chemistry with her co-star and they share some passionate, tastefully shot sex scenes. Gong Yoo is tender and gentle as the man who eases her pain. This is a very low-key mood piece that I am happy to recommend, just don't expect any over-the top, Hollywood melodrama.

Having just watched the film, it is difficult to know what to say. Given that I am so emotional right now. I am not sure that I have ever seen a love story completely grip me so. The story is simple enough. And the dialog basic. And yet the acting along with everything else make the emotions and feelings of love quite real. A quite powerful film. If you like romance and love stories, you are sure to be caught up in this one. I hesitate to use the word "enjoy" here. Although it evokes feelings something like that.

I think this story is more than the obvious infidelity. It is about the need of give and receive love, and about choices. Both, are in dull, cold and passionless relationships. Appart the mental and behavior issues of their relatives are a terrible burden for them. This accidental encounter is like a moment to vent all the pain and even the love they want to feel, which they don't receive from their partners. At the end, choices must be made.

As a production, is excellent! The aesthetics of the scenes are wonderful. The bed scene was perfect, beautiful, no words needed. They communicate to each other and to the audience clear and loud, even in that passional silence. The combination of the actors was definitely great! Again Gong Yoo release all his grace, elegance, boldness and good taste. Do Yeon also...superb! Nobody better for that role. She is experienced and communicates great with soft gestures. I loved this movie. I don't know why I didn't see before.

Best romantic movie ever this movie breaks my heart.