Secret Sunshine

James Mackin

A stellar South Korean melodrama about a woman's relationship with God, or rather, her portrayal of God.

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Trauma, sorrow, insanity, normality, suffering and acceptance.

Samuel Donath

An excruciating performance exploring the many degrees of loss. A fantastic film. A long, detailed, personal, and moving experience.

Mtume Gant

This guy really never does miss. Korea's best Director and maybe the best handler of social drama in Cinema today. This picture is awe-inspiring and makes all the right moves in its depiction of the faulty nature of forgiveness in a world that isn't honest with itself

Linda

The film creates a powerful atmosphere that let's you feel Shin-ae's pain. Jeon Do-yeon's Cannes Awards was well deserved.

Barboza

A heartbreaking melodramatic comedy. Great writing and directing.

Teng-Kuan Ng

If this film made you think about issues of theodicy, grief, and recovery -- and/or if you wonder how it might be compared to the book of Job -- I'd be honored if you read an essay I wrote, published in the summer 2011 issue of the Journal of Religion and Popular Culture: http://tiny.cc/qfkiy

Toby Hung

An outstanding work of art that requires mandatory viewing from everyone, regardless of their religion. This film realistically depicts faith, how easily it can be gained and how quickly it can be lost.