Secret Sunshine (2007)

A Masterpiece of Melancholy

Secret Sunshine is a 2007 South Korean drama film directed by Lee Chang-dong. It follows the story of Sin-ae (Jeong-hwa Jeon), a recently widowed mother who moves to a small town with her young son and finds herself struggling to cope with her new environment. The movie captures the haunting sense of loneliness and despair that can linger over a person after a great loss. It also beautifully portrays the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity and the power of identifying and recognizing loneliness.

Secret Sunshine is a deeply powerful film that will stay with you long after you have watched it. It is one of the most critically acclaimed films in South Korean cinema, and was even featured in the Cannes Film Festival in 2007. A perfect combination of beautiful visuals, great directing and an amazing performance by Jeong-hwa Jeon, this movie is a must-watch for anyone interested in South Korean cinema.

Sources:

Wikipedia: Secret Sunshine
Rotten Tomatoes: Secret Sunshine
IMDb: Secret Sunshine