Thoughts in and out of reason

I watched this movie during the South Korean movie watching phase, following a recommendation from a friend (dude, thanks :D ). And I watched this again, recently. I am not a sucker for romantic comedy movies, but this one is so special :) The romance is very subtle, nothing over the top, but yet, notches above what may be "normal", I guess that's why this movie is so appealing. The poster The movie is divided into Part 1, Part 2 and overtime.For the first two parts, fun and mischief are an integral part of almost every scene. The humour is quite cheeky. In the last part, things get deep and dope. Overtime will melt hearts made of stone, mark my words. There is quite a bit of philosophy here. The topics of fate, destiny, symbolism's, and letters are recurring, and that is very romantic, especially in this age bereft of reason (if you know anyone who writes letters in this age, cherish that). This is not a movie about instant gratification but rather something...

My review: I watched this movie to further my understanding of the brilliant world of South Korean movies. Life happens forward, but can be understood only by looking back (or something like this). This is a very poignant movie, about tender love, hope, fate, how innocence can be lost by the sands of time, to the point of no return, and how society can screw one up everything irrevocably. Five phases of a man's life are shown, each containing a defining moment, connecting which we understand the steps taken by the protagonist.  The sadness builds up as we unwrap the layers of the protagonist's life, layer by layer, backward. Reverse chronology of events here: Outdoor excursion (Spring 1999), Life is beautiful (Summer 1994), Confession (Spring 1987), Prayer (Fall 1984), Military visit (May 1980), Picnic (1979). Each of these phases are named based on the events that follow. What is the title about? ( Kind of spoiler alert ) It is a symbol of purity for the protagonist, ...