Poetry (2010). A Breathtaking Reflection of Life and Love

The 2010 South Korean movie Poetry is a breathtakingly intricate reflection of life and love, and of how they ebb and flow through people’s lives. This film has captured a number of international awards, and it is no surprise – it tells a deeply profound story in a very simple, yet sophisticated way.

Exploration of Aging and Memories

It follows Mija, a woman in her sixties who is slowly losing her memory and struggling to make sense of the world. The audience travels with her as her memory and her artistic exploration of it spills out in beautiful, honest poetry. We follow her developing relationships with the people around her and the development of her own articulate, passionate self.

A Portrait of an Artist

Poetry is a very human story that rarely strays away from its portrait of an artist coming of age while facing the prospects of aging. It’s a journey of understanding and finding beauty, even when life is hard and sorrowful. You’ll be in tears and in awe of how much beauty there is in life.

Conclusion

So if you’re in the mood for a breath of fresh air, a movie that’ll make you laugh, cry, and give you something to think about even after the credits start rolling – Poetry is for you. It’s a thoughtful exploration of life and love, aging and memories with a splash of empathy and kindness.

To learn more about this masterpiece, visit the Poetry wikipedia page.