Monday, February 20, 2012

My Sassy Girl

Written by Ho-sik Kim and Jae-young Kwak and directed by Jae-young Kwak, this 2001 Dramatic- Romantic Comedy based on a true-story surprised me tremendously. It started off quite funny and the writers and director let us bond with our main characters, as we slowly and surely got to know their idiosyncrasies, likes and dislikes. The film was divided into 3 parts. The first 2 were entertaining and solidifying love for our main characters, Korean Tae-hyun Cha who played the silly and sweet Kyun-woo and also Korean Gianna Jun who played ‘the sassy girl’ Ji-hyun Jun. By the time they got to the 3rd part it was all water-works and a climax nobody could ultimately expect.


As if playing one of my most beloved classical tunes wasn’t enough; Canon in D Major by Johann Pachelbel, the close bond both main characters developed and the ‘so-called’ coincidences that took place between them, was enough to make this film pivot into a close contender to my favourite foreign films. It was thoroughly heart-warming and beautiful in that it taught its audience that what is for you; no matter how far you stray, what you say, or where you go; you will get it. It tells us that sometimes it takes others longer to heal and others longer to realize the love that is right in front of them. If you truly love somebody and you believe they love you too; but they do not know how to accept it or reciprocate it; let them go in love. If they are meant for you, they will realize your kindness and love and they will come back. It will never be too late; because it always happens right on time. J


A silly, amusing, heart-wrenching true tale that will inspire even the expectantly romantic crowd; have your tissues nearby. I’ll leave you with one of the best quotes of the film which reminds us of not being afraid to take risks, which went:


“Its building a bridge of chance for your love.”

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