Late Spring

2014·Movie
1h 42min
63
DecentGoodWatch score

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Late Spring fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Spectacle5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Absurdist Humor2
  • Dark Humor2

World

History, family, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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You want something to laugh atYou want fast pacingYou're watching with family

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About

Do you remember your shining days?

Set in the 1960's. Joo-goo is viewed as Korea's best sculptor, but he suffers from a disease which will slowly paralyze his body. He gives up interests in the arts and just spends his days meaninglessly. His wife, Jung-sook, tries to find a nude model for him, hoping the model might inspire him to sculpt again. One day, Jung-sook meets Min-gyung.
Korean Art SceneHuman ConditionForbidden LoveArtistic InspirationSlow-PacedMelancholic1960s SettingEmotional DepthSocial Commentary

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Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Late Spring

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Where can I stream Late Spring legally?

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Is Late Spring worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 93). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Late Spring rated?

NuditySexual content

Content advisories: nudity and sexual content.

How long is Late Spring?

1 h 42 min

Late Spring runs 1 h 42 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Late Spring?

Critics97
Audiences79

Not quite. Critics rate Late Spring higher (97) than audiences (79). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Late Spring in?

Korean

It was made in Korean. Produced in South Korea.

In how many countries can I watch Late Spring?

3JPKRTW

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Late Spring in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Late Spring use?

Incest SubtextHollywood DarknessThe GhostStepford SmilerThe MatchmakerDowner EndingKitchen Sink DramaWell-Intentioned ExtremistJapanese PolitenessYamato NadeshikoPerfectly Arranged MarriageCelebrity Resemblanceand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 storytelling tropes for Late Spring, including Incest Subtext, Hollywood Darkness, The Ghost.

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