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Annyeong, Sayonara

2005·Movie
1h 50min

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No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace2
  • Violence2

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Satire & Parody2
  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Society, everyday modern life, and politics

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

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About

This joint Korean-Japanese production follows a Korean woman, Lee Ha-jong, as she searches for her father's remains. He - like tens of thousands of other Koreans - was forced into the Japanese military, and subsequently killed during WW2. She is joined by a Japanese man, seeking reconciliation between his country's military past, and the countries victimized by that history. The filmmakers portray both sides of a still highly emotional debate that centers around the enshrinement of soldiers at the Yasukuni Shrine, and Lee's lawsuit to prevent her father from being enshrined there. As Lee visits Japan and the controversial Yasukuni Shrine, she confronts - and is confronted by a wall of nationalistic pride that might be compared to neo-Nazis defending the righteousness of The Reich. This is contrasted with her meeting and working with Japanese peace activists, who deplore their countries' militaristic past, and seek to heal the wounds with her neighbors.
Historical Reconciliation DramaPost-War TraumaPolitical ActivismCross-Cultural DialogueSolemn & ReflectiveLegal Battle NarrativeEducational Documentary StyleEmotional Journey of GriefNationalistic ConflictHuman Rights Focus

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What is Annyeong, Sayonara rated?

Disturbing imageryStrong language

Content advisories: disturbing imagery and strong language.

How long is Annyeong, Sayonara?

1 h 50 min

Annyeong, Sayonara runs 1 h 50 min.

Is Annyeong, Sayonara based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Annyeong, Sayonara in?

EnglishKorean

It was made in English, with some Korean. Produced in South Korea, Japan.