Question 1

Why did director Lee Chang-dong bookend the film with specific shots?

Accepted Answer

Director Lee Chang-dong intentionally began the film with a shot of the sky and ended it with a shot of the ground.

Question 2

What prestigious award did Jeon Do-yeon win for her role in this film?

Accepted Answer

Do-yeon Jeon won the best actress award at the Cannes Film Festival for this role, making her the first Korean actor to win an acting award at Cannes.

Question 3

Which major festivals screened this film in 2007?

Accepted Answer

The film screened at Cannes Film Festival, AFI Fest, Edinburgh International Film Festival, New York Film Festival, Telluride Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, and BFI London Film Festival in 2007.

Question 4

What happens to Shin-ae after a sudden tragedy in the story?

Accepted Answer

After a sudden tragedy, Shin-ae turns to Christianity to relieve her pain, but when even this is not permitted, she wages a war against God.

Question 5

What honor did this film receive regarding the Academy Awards?

Accepted Answer

It was South Korea's Official Submission to the Best Foreign Language Film Category of the 80th Annual Academy Awards (2008).

Question 6

Which actress made history at Cannes with her performance in Secret Sunshine?

Accepted Answer

Jeon Do-yeon won the best actress award at Cannes for her role as Shin-ae Lee, making her the first Korean actor to win an acting award at Cannes.

Question 7

What visual bookends did director Lee Chang-dong intentionally create for the film?

Accepted Answer

Director Lee Chang-dong intentionally began the film with a shot of the sky and ended it with a shot of the ground.

Question 8

What major film festivals featured Secret Sunshine in 2007?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at Cannes Film Festival, AFI Fest, Edinburgh International Film Festival, New York Film Festival, Telluride Film Festival, and Toronto International Film Festival in 2007.

Question 9

What happens to Shin-ae after a sudden tragedy in her husband's hometown?

Accepted Answer

After a sudden tragedy, Shin-ae turns to Christianity to relieve her pain, but when even this is not permitted, she wages a war against God.

Question 10

What prestigious film collection includes Secret Sunshine?

Accepted Answer

Secret Sunshine is part of the Criterion Collection, spine #576.

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