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Time

Original title: Shi gan
  • 20062006
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
12K
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Hyun-Ah Sung in Shi gan (2006)
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To save her relationship, a woman puts herself through extensive plastic surgery.To save her relationship, a woman puts herself through extensive plastic surgery.To save her relationship, a woman puts herself through extensive plastic surgery.
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
12K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Kim Ki-duk
  • Writer
    • Kim Ki-duk
  • Stars
    • Ha Jung-woo
    • Ji-Yeon Park
    • Jun-yeong Jang
Top credits
  • Director
    • Kim Ki-duk
  • Writer
    • Kim Ki-duk
  • Stars
    • Ha Jung-woo
    • Ji-Yeon Park
    • Jun-yeong Jang
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    • 39User reviews
    • 71Critic reviews
    • 73Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 2 nominations

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    Hyun-Ah Sung in Shi gan (2006)
    Hyun-Ah Sung in Shi gan (2006)
    Hyun-Ah Sung and Ha Jung-woo in Shi gan (2006)
    Ji-Yeon Park in Shi gan (2006)
    Shi gan (2006)

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    Ha Jung-woo
    Ha Jung-woo
    • Ji-wooas Ji-woo
    Ji-Yeon Park
    • Seh-hee - before plastic surgeryas Seh-hee - before plastic surgery
    Jun-yeong Jang
    Gyu-Woon Jung
    Ji-heon Kim
    Seong-min Kim
    • Plastic Surgeonas Plastic Surgeon
    • (as Seung-min Kim)
    Suh Won Oh
    • Loveras Lover
    Kiki Sugino
    Kiki Sugino
      Hyun-Ah Sung
      Hyun-Ah Sung
      • See-heeas See-hee
      • (uncredited)
      • Director
        • Kim Ki-duk
      • Writer
        • Kim Ki-duk
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      Storyline

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      • Trivia
        The film Ji-woo edits is "3 Iron", an actual film directed by Ki-Kim duk.
      • Quotes

        Ji-woo: [Having been rudely awakened] Did... did you just slap me? Why did you do that?

        See-hee: Because I love you.

      • Connections
        Features 3-Iron (2004)
      • Soundtracks
        Days Of Wine And Roses
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      User reviews39

      Review
      Top review
      10/10
      A Modern Times poetry
      Kim Ki-Duk's latest movie deals with a story set in metropolitan environment. The main characters are fully aware of the speed with which the city breathes and the crowds of people that pass; they attempt to fight time, develop recognizable identities, yet still feel lost in the big place. These thoughts lead the woman character (played by Seong Hyeon-a) to a conclusion that the only way to keep her lover is to not tire the relationship; and for such it is necessary that she undergoes plastic surgery. Her lover doesn't know that; he's forced to live six months without any idea where she's gone to, if she's alive, whether she's dumped him or not and most importantly, if he should keep his heart open to her love and possibly hope for her comeback.

      These are heartbreaking moments, but surprisingly the Czech audience took them rather easily; most repeatedly laughed at scenes which are funny, but at the same time raise important question and, for my taste, require much attention paid.

      During the six months in which the woman's face is fixing up, the movie centers around her lover and the life he's attempting to live; at that time the movie is floating endlessly, introducing new characters (if I'm not mistaken, all played by the same great actress). It is entertaining but at the same time includes thoughts revolving around existence, recognition, individuality and similar. Eventually both ends meet, with funny yet consequent twist at the end.

      Similarly to one of the author's previous movie, 3-Iron, the movie feels like a soft ballad; shots composed with a beautiful sense for color, reflections and composition, but also shaky-cam feeling whenever necessary. Although "Time" is set in a huge city, places are revisited again and memorized on photos, as are the characters. Unusually for Kim Ki-Duk, there is also lots of dialogue included; fortunately enough not only does that not wear out but it's often pretty entertaining.

      Summed up, "Time" was a beautiful experience, a movie that completely carried me away. If you're planning on seeing it, do not underestimate the somewhat light appearance; it deals with very important issues, and it deals with them thoroughly. Pay attention and you'll be rewarded big time.
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      • konrad-daniel
      • Jul 9, 2006

      Details

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      • Release date
        • August 10, 2006 (South Korea)
      • Countries of origin
        • South Korea
        • Japan
      • Language
        • Korean
      • Also known as
        • El tiempo
      • Production companies
        • Happinet(I).
        • Kim Ki-Duk Film
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      Box office

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      • Gross US & Canada
        • $14,742
      • Opening weekend US & Canada
        • $4,630
        • Jul 13, 2007
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      Technical specs

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      • Runtime
        1 hour 37 minutes
      • Color
        • Color
      • Sound mix
        • Dolby Digital
      • Aspect ratio
        • 1.85 : 1

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