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15 October 2004 (South Korea) morePlot:
A transient young man breaks into empty homes to partake of the vacationing residents' lives for a few days. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
6 wins & 6 nominations moreUser Comments:
An extraordinary film - lyrical 'say it with silence' by filmmaker Kim Ki-Duk more (102 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Seung-yeon Lee | ... | Sun-hwa | |
| Hyun-kyoon Lee | ... | Tae-suk (as Hee Jae) | |
| Hyuk-ho Kwon | ... | Min-gyu (husband) | |
| Jeong-ho Choi | ... | Jailor | |
| Ju-seok Lee | ... | Son of Old Man | |
| Mi-suk Lee | ... | Daughter-in-law of Old Man | |
| Sung-hyuk Moon | ... | Sung-hyuk | |
| Jee-ah Park | ... | Jee-ah | |
| Jae-yong Jang | ... | Hyun-soo | |
| Dah-hae Lee | ... | Ji-eun | |
| Han Kim | ... | Man in Studio | |
| Se-jin Park | ... | Woman in Studio | |
| Dong-jin Park | ... | Detective Lee | |
| Jong-su Lee | ... | Man who Came Back from Family Trip | |
| Ui-soo Lee | ... | Woman who Came Back from Family Trip |
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3-Iron (Canada: English title) (International: English title) (UK) (USA)Bin jib (South Korea) (alternative transliteration)
Empty Houses (literal English title)
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Rated R for some sexual content.Parents Guide:
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88 min | Turkey:84 min (TV version)Language:
KoreanColor:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Dolby DigitalCertification:
Finland:K-11 | Sweden:11 | Spain:13 | Taiwan:R-12 | Switzerland:14 (canton of Zurich) | Portugal:M/12 | Argentina:13 | Hungary:14 | South Korea:15 | France:U | Mexico:B15 | Australia:M | Australia:MA (TV rating) | Canada:G (Quebec) | Hong Kong:IIB | Netherlands:12 | Singapore:NC-16 | Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) | UK:15 | USA:R | Brazil:16Fun Stuff
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Director Kim ki-Duk wrote the screenplay of the movie in one month, the movie was filmed in 16 days and the film editing was done in 10 days. moreSoundtrack:
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The Korean film "3-Iron" has an extraordinary story - not the content 'Per Se' but its treatment, approach and delivery by producer-writer-director-editor Kim Ki-Duk. There are many quiet, speechless moments and scenes, yet they spoke volumes - almost the feel of Zen, meaningfully so. It's beyond what the society or people 'traditionally' may see or assume. Yes, there may be 'turn off's' and disapproving situations - can we, do we, have the heart to forgive? Are we so 'sacred' and impeccable without ever making mistakes in our lives? Yes, we may not be so bold and brash as to 'crash' into another man's house - yet the thought of the young man's 'reality' of being so simple 'matter of fact' walking into someone else's home is not so improbable? He actually appears to be a thoughtful person. He handles with care the content of the house. He picks up the clothes lying around the place, gathers them, hand-washes them, hangs them up, cleans up the place, literally enjoys the home environment (the bath, the kitchen, the food, the bed, etc.) The observant dilemma being he obviously appreciates the house/home more than the owners/occupants.
There is 'suspense' - we'd worry what will happen to him, to him and her, and as the worse fear may arise (just like any cops and robbers film), can true justice prevail after all? Just when you think you figured out what's going on, w-d Kim gives us something more to think about. Elements that we don't expect - we're in awe at the concept and perspective presented to us, the viewer. It's quite extraordinary, really. And be afraid not, it will be rewarding, satisfying somehow, and you just might savor that last moment of magic between the two lead characters, her and him. The strength of the two leads portraying to perfection at sublimated tempo by Lee Seung-Yeon (as Sun-Hwa the woman) and Jae Hee (as Tae-Suk the man) is truly a godsend (both in their debut performances).
Once again, bravo to Sony Pictures Classics for the choice distribution of this film. Check out the Official Site for Director's Statement and a detail synopsis (best to do this after seeing the film.) "Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter and Spring" (2003) is another film by w-d Kim, exquisite in cinematic visual and integral in storyline experience. (For non-golfers, the title "3-Iron" refers to golf club.)