Secret Sunshine Page #5

Synopsis: When her husband passes away in an automobile accident,Shin-ae relocates down south to her late husband's hometown of Miryang. Despite her efforts to settle down, in this unfamiliar and "much too normal place, she finds that she can't quite fit in. Helping her out is Kim Jong-chan, a good-intentioned but bothersome bachelor, who owns a car repair shop. Life plods on. However, fate takes a vicious turn when Shin-ae loses her son in the most horrific way a mother could imagine. She turns to Christianity to relieve the pain in her heart, but when even this is not permitted, she wages a war against God.
Genre: Drama
Director(s): Chang-dong Lee
Production: Cinema Service
  17 wins & 12 nominations.
 
IMDB:
7.5
Metacritic:
84
Rotten Tomatoes:
93%
NOT RATED
Year:
2007
142 min
537 Views


Since I came here, I have

accepted God in my heart.

The Lord has reached out

to this sinner.

Is that so?

It's good you have found God.

Yes, I am so grateful.

God reached out to

a sinner like me.

He made me kneel to

repent my sins.

And God has absolved me

of them.

God...

...has forgiven your sins?

Yes, after I repented in tears...

And I have found inner peace.

I pray as soon as I wake.

I am so thankful every day.

My repentance and absolution...

...have brought me peace.

Now I start and

end each day with prayer.

I always pray for you,

Mrs Lee.

I'll pray for

you until I die.

Seeing you here today...

...tells me that God

has heard my prayers.

It went surprisingly well.

When he came in, his face

was radiant.

He looked good...

Too good for a jailbird.

Then he told us he'd

also found God.

After accepting God...

he said he found peace.

Then they both went

on about God.

His face looked so good.

God's will is something else!

You bet it is!

Shin-ae! The car's here!

Shin-ae, come on!

We'll go without you!

What's wrong with her?

Good Lord!

Shin-ae!

I'm at work.

I told you, at work.

Yes, some nights.

It just happens to

be quiet, okay?

You think garages are

always noisy?

Another nightmare?

Tell me about it.

Give me a break!

Listen, I'm working my socks off,

I don't need this...

Everything's fine.

Everything's fine!

Yes, I've eaten.

You think I'm starving, Ma?

I have to go.

Alright, alright!

Reverend...

Why are you out here?

She wants to be alone.

I said you were coming, but...

Beats me...

things went so well.

When she met the prisoner.

How is she?

She's on a glucose drip.

The doc says she's had

a psychological trauma.

She needs rest for

a couple of days.

It's very hard to live

by God's word.

I will always study hard

and grow up well...

... to become an outstanding person

in our country!

This boy...

... speaks loudly and firmly!

Thank you, Mother!

To help me grow up...

... you take good care of me

You are so kind to me

Everyone's so sombre...

Say something, Shin-ae...

You're making us nervous.

God understands you,

Mrs Lee.

You tried to forgive him...

...as The Lord commands.

But you found it too hard...

...and suffered more.

Times like this are a test

of your faith.

Let us pray for Mrs Lee.

Our prayers will reveal

the answer.

We will hear God's voice.

Now, let us pray.

Thanks be to God.

Loving Father...

One of your innocent lambs...

...tried to follow

Your command...

...to love and forgive her enemy.

But her pain was too great.

Give this poor soul salvation...

...and the faith to

truly forgive.

Forgive?

How can I possibly forgive?

I might want to,

but I can't.

He says God has

already forgiven him.

He has found peace.

Hush, the reverend is praying...

God has forgiven him...

...and so you should too.

If he's been absolved,

how can I forgive him again?

How dare God absolve him...

...before I've forgiven

him myself?

I am in so much pain.

And yet he says he's been...

...absolved,

and has gained peace.

How could God do that to me?

Why?

Why?

Please leave, all of you.

I have a lot to do.

It's just an earthworm.

An earthworm.

You frightened it!

It won't come back.

Do you need any help?

No, I'm just looking.

Madam!

Wait!

Ma'am!

You haven't paid.

What?

Open your bag.

Let go!

Show me your bag!

- Let me check it!

- Let go!

She hasn't paid?

What a bummer!

- Do you believe?

- Yes!

How to be a loyal

servant of God.

Repeat after me...

- One!

- One!

- Be frugal!

- Be frugal!

- Two!

- Two!

- Be mutually supportive!

- Be mutually supportive!

- Three!

- Three!

- Be dutiful!

- Be dutiful!

Bearing these three rules

in mind, let us stand.

Let us raise our hands,

call our.

Lord's name and pray.

Loud and clear...

Oh, Lord!

Our Lord, Almighty God!

We are truly grateful to You.

We praise You in all

Your glory!

We humble sinners have been

slaves to our bodily needs.

In lavishing attention...

...on our food and drink...

...we have neglected

life's real meaning.

Honored and blessed Father!

In this Holy gathering, bestow

on your believers...

...the grace of a new life.

Till now, we may have lived...

...only for ourselves.

From now on, let us live a life

beyond this mortal plane.

We have failed to see the wonders

of Your great creation.

Open our eyes to nature's beauties!

Let us praise

You as the sublime Creator!

Give us Your blessing.

We are gathered here today...

...in Your sight, Oh Lord.

Teach us to realize...

...with your Holy blessing...

...how to transform our lives.

You granted us a Holy,

blessed life...

...but we have been blind to

its true meaning!

We see only worldly things!

Oh Lord, hear the prayer

of Your followers.

Insistent, yearning, determined...

Lord, be with us.

Open our hearts...

...to the wonders of creation.

# Lies

# Lies

# Love is a lie

# Smiling is a lie

# They're all lies

As we approach Our Lord...

...we bear within us...

...the sufferings he endured.

Oh, King of Kings...

Help us to achieve our goals!

Lead these humble souls...

...along the path

of righteousness.

In the name of Our Savior Jesus...

Amen.

Hello?

What?

What are you saying?

But I don't...

I want to hear Jurs voice.

Please let me hear him!

Yes... Oh, Shin-ae!

It's very late...

What? Who?

It can't be.

How could he call from prison?

Werert you dreaming?

That's not what I meant.

Shin-ae, calm down...

Please calm down...

Shin-ae, I was wrong just now.

I'll check tomorrow.

I'll call Masan Prison...

...and the police.

Yes, I'll let you know.

Tomorrow...

We could have dinner.

I know a really good place.

And get some fresh air.

Okay...

Busy, today.

Welcome.

Give me your best, okay?

I need it to be perfect.

F*** off, you're invading

my kitchen.

What a melodrama, a**hole.

I'm a nervous wreck today.

Bear with me.

You don't look the part.

More comedy than melodrama.

That's how it looks.

Your view's too narrow.

It could be comic melodrama!

I'll try.

Throw it out!

Throw it out! Bin it!

Just bin it!

The knife's dull.

Time's dragging...

Should I call her?

Lovely music on her phone.

Classy, isn't it?

Bullshit, she just chose it.

So it's a classy choice!

How would you know?

Get a grip, Kim.

No answer.

Hello.

How are you, Mrs Lee?

Havert seen you

in church lately.

Your wife's gone to church?

No, she's at the market.

Shopping for tonight's vigil.

I'm glad.

I need your private advice.

Advice?

It's a bit embarrassing.

There's something wrong

with my body.

As if I have butterflies inside.

Is it indigestion?

No, that's not it.

How can I explain?

You know...

My body's...

This is embarrassing...

Elder...

Will you take me for a drive?

Oh my!

Wait...

What?

Let's get out...

It's too stuffy in here.

This is nicer, isn't it?

Come on, quick.

Can you see?

What's wrong?

I don't know why...

It won't...

You can do it!

I don't know why I can't.

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