Oasis
2002 · Movie · 132 min · ★ 7.7 · 85% critics
After being released from prison, a troubled young man seeks out the family of the person he killed in a drunk-driving accident and forms a bond with their isolated, disabled daughter. As their connection deepens, they face harsh judgment, misunderstanding, and pressure from the people and systems around them.
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Details
- Original title
- 오아시스
- Years
- 2002
- Release date
- 2002-08-09
- Language
- Korean
- Runtime
- 132 min
- Critic score
- 85/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.7/10 (277 votes)
About
If you’re open to a challenging, unconventional romance that’s raw, compassionate, and sometimes upsetting, this may hit hard; Not for you if you want comfort viewing or tidy emotions—fans of Secret Sunshine or Poetry may connect.
Pros: fearless, unconventional love story; deeply human and honest; standout lead performances | Cons: disturbing early assault; emotionally brutal moments; not an easy watch
Themes
- hit-and-run
- disabled
- cerebral palsy
- abandoned
- prison release
Awards & recognition
- International Submission to the Academy Awards · 2003 · nominated
Cast & crew
Sul Kyung-gu
as Hong Jong-du
Moon So-ri
as Han Gong-ju
Ahn Nae-sang
as Hong Jong-il
Ryoo Seung-wan
as Hong Jong-sae
Son Byung-ho
as Han Sang-shik
Kim Jin-goo
as Mrs. Hong
Chu Gwi-jeong
as Jong-sae's Wife
Yoon Ga-hyun
as Han Sang-sik's Wife
Park Myung-shin
as Woman Neighbor
Park Kyung-geun
as Woman Neighbor's Husband
Directed by Lee Chang-dong