By Honorary Reporter Tri Iva Fitriani from Indonesia

Illustration = Tri Iva Fitriani

May in Korea is nicknamed "Family Month" as it contains Children's Day on May 5 and Parents' Day on May 8. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, a safe but fun activity is watching movies with family. The following are five heartwarming movies I recommend for watching on Parents' Day.

Minari (2020)
This tender and believable story is about a Korean immigrant family in the 1980s moving to Arkansas for better opportunities. They struggle with everyday problems and adjusting to a new environment until they finally remember the meaning of family.

The Way Home (2002)
This simple yet profound work is about a seven-year-old boy who is sent to live with his mute grandmother in the countryside for about two months. Their time together consists of touching and hilarious scenes. The boy initially dislikes his grandmother, but thanks to her love and patience, he grows fond of her. With relatively little dialogue, this movie serves as a reminder to love and appreciate elderly relatives.

Ode to My Father (2014)
This inspiring movie is about the struggle of a young man separated from his father and sister during the Korean War. The man keeps his pledge to his dad to look after their family. The cinematography is impressive. 

Wedding Dress (2010)
A terminally ill designer of wedding dresses who is a single mom seeks to spend her final days with her daughter. After learning of her mother's condition, the daughter changes from being stubborn to faithfully fulfilling her mother's wishes. Before she dies, the mother wants to make a wedding dress for her daughter. The dialogue is extremely touching. 

Canola (2016)
Set on Jeju island and starring Oscar winner Youn Yuh-jung, this movie is about an elderly woman who works as a hanyeo (female diver) and raises her granddaughter, her lone surviving relative. One day, her granddaughter disappears but returns after 12 years. "Canola" has a bit of a slow pace and a plot easy to understand, showing how family is not always about blood. 

enny0611@korea.kr

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