Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring
Seen it?2003 | 103 min | Drama
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (94% on Rotten Tomatoes) and audiences rate it highly (7.8 out of 10). Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 43 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
An isolated lake, where an old monk lives in a small floating temple. The monk has a young boy living with him, learning to become a monk. We watch as seasons and years pass by.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 85 on Metacritic
- AudiencesStrong
7.8 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 2 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$10 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 65K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kim Ki-duk
- Oh Young-sooOld Monk
- Kim Ki-dukAdult Monk
- Kim Young-minYoung Adult Monk
- Seo Jae-kyeongBoy Monk
- Kim Jong-hoChild Monk
- Ha Yeo-jinGirl
- Kim Jung-youngGirl's Mother
- Ji Dae-hanDetective Ji
- Choe MinDetective Choi
- Park Ji-aBaby's Mother