Poetry
Directed by Lee Chang-dong
Produced by UniKorea Pictures, Pinehouse Film
A contemplative, melancholic portrait of an aging woman discovering language and meaning while confronting memory loss, family shame, and moral complicity.
A South Korean woman in her sixties enrolls in a poetry class as she grapples with her faltering memory and her grandson's appalling wrongdoing.
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Is Poetry sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.
Is Poetry violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
Is Poetry scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.
Does Poetry end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Poetry easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like Poetry
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Poetry
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Poetry, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Poetry, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Poetry, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
