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Come, Come, Come Upward

1989·Movie
2h 14min

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Strong craft, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Spectacle4
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Faith and meaning, history, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsIntergenerationalPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Schoolgirl Sun Nyog suffers from pain and hardships, life and the world around her confuse the girl. Her father, a Buddhist monk, left them, the mother has totally neglected her daughter while her lover harasses the girl. One winter day Sun Nyog goes to the temple. She decides to study Buddhism and is ordained as a nun. In 1989 the film participated in the MIFF competition and won the Bronze St. George for Best Actress.
South Korean BuddhismMonastic LifeSpiritual JourneyComing-of-Age1980s KoreaPersonal GrowthSisterhoodPhilosophicalMelancholy

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Is Come, Come, Come Upward worth watching?

68
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Come, Come, Come Upward?

2 h 14 min

Come, Come, Come Upward runs 2 h 14 min.

What language is Come, Come, Come Upward in?

Korean

It was made in Korean. Produced in South Korea.