Oasis
Seen it?2002 | 132 min | Drama, Romance
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (90% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention. 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 romantics. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 12 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A young man released from prison visits the widow of the man he killed drunk-driving and becomes infatuated with his cerebral palsy-stricken daughter.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
90% on Rotten Tomatoes, 79 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.7 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Venice award: 59th Venice International Film Festival: FIPRESCI Prize. Also nominated for 1 more Venice award and 1 Independent Spirit Award. Plus 37 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$7 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 39K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lee Chang-dong
- Sul Kyung-guHong Jong-du
- Moon So-riHan Gong-ju
- Ahn Nae-sangHong Jong-il
- Ryoo Seung-wanHong Jong-sae
- Son Byung-hoHan Sang-shik
- Kim Jin-gooMrs. Hong
- Chu Gwi-jeongJong-sae's Wife
- Yoon Ga-hyunHan Sang-sik's Wife
- Park Myung-shinWoman Neighbor
- Park Kyung-geunWoman Neighbor's Husband