Thoughts in and out of reason

My spree of watching South Korean movies continues. Next I watched this movie, based on a novel ( A murderer's guide to memorization ) by Kim Young- Ha  . http://library.klti.or.kr/node/22196 I have not read the book, but the movie is gripping! There have been different movies based on the premise of the mind and memory, and I find this topic to be a really fascinating one. After all, we're still discovering interesting insights about the brain. This movie does justice to the topic, as it makes you think, and takes you through the protagonist's mind and his dilemma. Your memory is your best friend. What do you do when you cannot rely on it? What method will you adopt to ensure that you stay sane and trust what you know? How do you protect the citadel of your reality? Can anything erase the core of your being? This is what we're set to unravel... Source The initial half of the movie has a very dark mood, with shots at night, or late in the evening. The dege...

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, ...