What a beautiful film. The performances are extraordinary and so is the direction. Made with a subtle hand, it's like a simmering dish which starts flavoring as it progresses and soon you are in total captivity of it. The cinematography is breathtaking and Choi Min Sik is a delight to watch as he holds every frame with his nuanced performance. 15 minutes into the film and you completely forget that it is an actor doing a portrayal of a character. Watch it, you will be doing yourself a favor!