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OASIS (2002)
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Director LEE Chang-dong Year 2002 Status Completed Genre drama Starring SEOL Kyung-gu, MOON So-ri Running Time 132 min. Country of Production Korea Festival & Awards 2002 Venice Film Festival - Competition - won 5 Awards including Special Prize for Best Direction
2002 Toronto International Film Festival
2002 BFI London Film Festival - World Cinema
2002 Korea Film Award - Best Film, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Actor, Best New Actress
2003 International Film Festival Rotterdam
2003 Göteborg Film Festival
2003 Karlovy Vary International Film FestivalSynopsis Jong-du, who has three previous convictions, pay a visit to the family of the victim in the hit-and run accident for which he served time and meets Gong-ju, the daughter, who has cerebral palsy. Jong-du is fascinated by her at first sight and visits her again when he knows she is alone. Trying to reassure and pacify the terrified young woman, he loses control and tries to rape her, stopping only when she faints. But he has left his workshop phone number in her room, and Gong-ju knows where to find him. To Jong-du’s amazement, she calls him and invites him to visit her again. Over a series of clandestine meetings, the handicapped young woman and the feckless young man come to fall in love with each other. However their love is not one that is understood by anyone else. Reviews - REVIEW SELECT -Trailer Stills 
