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Permanent Relationship
The old Yoo works as a Korean traditional group song's singer at a public cemetery. He was born at the North Korea, and watched killing scene of his wife and children while crossing over the border to South Korea. He comes to South Korea alone and suffers from a lot of difficulties, and becomes a singer of group song at the public cemetery. He adopts six years old girl named Oki, who wandered at the cemetery, as his daughter. Until his daughter becomes adult to get married, he does not married again and watch a lot of the death. All of the sorrows and complaints are in vain in front of the death. He also dies hearing the songs of other group song's singers who worked together.
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Plot Summary
A young woman navigates the complexities of love and commitment in the late 1970s. The film explores her relationships, societal expectations, and her personal journey towards self-discovery. It delves into the nuances of intimacy and the challenges of maintaining a lasting connection.
Critical Reception
The film received a mixed reception upon its release, with some critics praising its sensitive portrayal of relationships and performances, while others found its pacing to be slow and its themes somewhat underdeveloped. Audiences at the time responded with varying degrees of engagement, with some connecting deeply with the protagonist's struggles and others finding it less resonant.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its introspective look at modern relationships.
Critiqued for its leisurely pace and lack of a strong narrative arc.
Notable for its authentic depiction of emotional complexities.
Google audience: Audience feedback for 'Permanent Relationship' is scarce due to its age and limited international release. However, available comments suggest appreciation for its realistic portrayal of dating and commitment challenges faced by young adults in the era, though some found the storyline too understated.
Fun Fact
The film was part of a wave of European dramas in the late 1970s that focused on the evolving social dynamics and personal relationships of the time.
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