My Love, Don't Cross That River

My Love, Don't Cross That River

They have been married for 75 years since 1938.

Directed by Jin Mo-young

Produced by Argus Film, CGV Arthouse

201486 min8.0 / 10

An intimate documentary portrait of a deeply devoted elderly couple facing mortality, celebrating their enduring love while grappling with the approach of death.

There lives a couple known as "100-year-old lovebirds". They're like fairy tale characters: the husband is strong like a woodman, and the wife is full of charms like a princess. They dearly love each other, wear Korean traditional clothes together, and still fall asleep hand in hand. However, death, quietly and like a thief, sits between them. This film starts from that moment, and follows the last moments of 76 years of their marriage.

Questions people ask

  • Is My Love, Don't Cross That River sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.

  • Is My Love, Don't Cross That River violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is My Love, Don't Cross That River scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is My Love, Don't Cross That River easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Does My Love, Don't Cross That River end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of films.

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92/ 100

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Love96

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