Happily Ever After

  Once the Baduk prodigy decided to bet his whole life on Baduk and moved in to his master's house, there was no turning back. Of course, anyone could have given up. After all, the world only remembers the first place; it's the cruel reality. But no, young Chang-ho didn't. The cheerful, bright boy learned under the first ranking star Baduk player, Cho. It's a relief that Cho and his wife were very supportive towards the boy. But despite their caring, Chang-ho didn't excel at first. His style was the opposite of his master. He had different thoughts on the next move, but how could he stand up against his master?    That was what continued for years and years, a thousand times until Cho eventually realizes that Chang-ho could be right, too. Because Baduk has no answer. Cho didn't want to admit it because then his peaceful Baduk life would crumble down. Which really happens. Perhaps Cho taught him too well. With both his raw intuition and his master's techniqu...

  Finally, the film I was waiting for so long! The film gained attention as it was awarded in Berlin International Film Festival . Personally I couldn't wait to see actress Lee Re, famed child actor now all grown up, on screen. Ever since she was a tiny young girl, her genuine acting moved the audience. Watching her grow on screen had always been a pleasure, so throughout the movie I was constantly overwhelmed by her advancement:)  It's Okay is the first film she leads solely, making it a meaningful turning point to her acting life.    At first glance, the synopsis may seem ordinary. It's about high school girl In-Young surviving in her own cheerful way after her mother suddenly passes away. But what's special about this movie is the chemistry between the characters. Their chemistry is especially crucial because In-Young's bright spirit can only be kept alive through her close relationships. In-Young is absolutely powerless to protect what once was hers. She can...