-- Mr. Oh is in his mid-fifties and is a successful marketing executive at a major cosmetics company. He struggles to juggle corporate life and preparing for a new ad campaign, while tirelessly caring for his ailing wife, whose health has steadily and painfully deteriorated in the last four years due to brain cancer. While in real life he has to go to the hospital and change his wife’s diaper after work, Eun-joo’s existence itself feels like a delight compared to his pitiful existence. HanCinema's Official Facebook group will keep you updated on the latest in Korean movies and dramas! I'll give it 1 star for that. What are the limits of temptation? Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2016. [4][5], The film is based on Kim Hoon's short story "Cremation" (also translated as "From Powder to Powder"),[6] which won the Yi Sang Literary Award in 2004.[7][8][9]. To participate to HanCinema, you must sign up or log in. There have been no recommendations submitted. Edit Translation. Drama, History. TV Mini-Series While the history of the aftermath of the holocaust, and the resulting illegal immigration to Palestine is indeed taught in Israel, and was dealt with in numerous movies, this is the very first time, to my knowledge, that we are told that Jews of Morocco played a part in this early stage of the Aliya. Fandango FANALERT® Sign up for a FANALERT® and be the first to know when tickets and other exclusives are available in your area. On her way to Israel stopped in France to collect holocaust survivors. Quickly browse titles in our catalog based on the ones you have picked. He struggles Director Im Kwon-taek has directed several films that keenly look into human instinct, and Revivre is another one of them. "Revivre" is about a middle aged man who is stuck between his dying wife and a younger woman he loves. During this difficult time, Oh also becomes aware of his growing feelings for Choo Eun oo, the much younger, alluring new addition to his marketing team. Although he is weary from taking care of his wife, he does not show it at work. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. "Cremation" or "Make-up/Cosmetics") is a 2014 South Korean drama film directed by Im Kwon-taek and starring Ahn Sung-ki. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. To participate to HanCinema, you must sign up or log in. During this difficult time, Oh also becomes aware of his growing feelings for Choo Eun-joo, the much younger, alluring new addition to his marketing team. [HanCinema's Busan International Film Festival Movie Review] "Revivre" by Im Kwon-taek 2014/10/13 Sang-moo (played by Ahn Sung-ki) is an old, apparently passionless man who somewhat incomprehensibly makes his living running the advertising section of a major cosmetics firm.His weary, tired voice is an odd contrast to the way he dramatically insists that customers must be convinced this … About | Privacy policy | Contact | Deals | Partners, As of 2015.05.10 : 142 107  admissions (total), As of 2015.05.03 : 140 926  admissions (total), As of 2015.04.26 : 137 672  admissions (total), As of 2015.04.19 : 122 330  admissions (total), As of 2015.04.12 : 66 010 admissions (total), As of 2015.04.05 : 2 466  admissions (total), As of 2015.03.01 : 305 admissions (total).   |  Synopsis Video availability outside of United States varies. Director Im Kwon-taek has directed several films that keenly look into human instinct, and Revivre is another one of them.   |  Depressing story. Mr. Oh is in his mid-fifties and is a successful marketing executive at a major cosmetics company. Not badly done, but not great either. Travelling or based outside United States? Just didn't like it. Vice President Oh is highly respected at his cosmetics company and is a faithful family man. Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2018. The previous reviews have completely missed the point of this mini-series. Worth watching. The first step is to be a member, please click here : Sign up, then a subscribe button will show up. This mini-series details an hitherto unknown episode, in which, mostly young, Moroccan Jews participated in the clandestine emigration to the Holy Land as early as 1947, on board of the rickety Yehuda HaLevi, and have taken part in the Hagana-led fighting for the establishment of the State of Israel. HanCinema's Official Facebook group will keep you updated on the latest in Korean movies and dramas! A very realistic life of an aged Korean man, who is very successful and responsible. Synopsis Sign up, Why ? He struggles to juggle corporate life and preparing for a new ad campaign while tirelessly caring for his ailing wife, whose health has steadily and painfully deteriorated in the last four years due to brain cancer. The perspective of Korean traditions in the workplace is an additional bonus. For an enhanced browsing experience, get the IMDb app on your smartphone or tablet. Subscribe to HanCinema Pure to remove ads from the website (not for episode and movie videos) for US$0.99 monthly or US$7.99 yearly (you can cancel anytime). He struggles Sign up, Why ? Love the emotions it brought out in me, but I don't like the ending. 45 min Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2016. competently constructed story about end of life and its impacts on proximate life forms. Although he is weary from taking care of his wife, he does not show it at work. The perspective of Korean traditions in the workplace is an additional bonus. Check out our picks for movies that (hopefully) won't keep you up at night. The will to live, sexual instincts, the light and the darkness of life and fear and desperation about death are illustrated on the screen among other contradictory values, delivering the great director’s wisdom and understanding. View production, box office, & company info. (NAM Dong-chul)Source, You're reading the news with potential spoilers, make them spoiler free, dismiss. "Revivre" is about a middle aged man who is stuck between his dying wife and a younger woman he loves.