Miracle of Giving Fool is a heart-felt story about a village idiot who dedicates his whole life to helping those closest to him. Although he does the same thing every day, wake up and sell toast, you can’t help but be amazed at the unconditional love and happiness he has. The acting is first class, providing the characters the depth needed to feel connected to them.
This is truly a drama in all senses of the word; make sure to keep some tissues nearby. I highly recommend this movie to anyone wanting to see an unexpected example we all could work towards to.
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Cultural Notes / Language
1. < 정 >
This is one of those words that just doesn’t translate well into English. Imagine the closest relationships in your life. Maybe your brother/sister or friend who you would do anything for. It’s taken years to develop. Well, 정 is one word that describes everything about that relationship (trust, loyalty, etc.).
2. It seems like there are a lot more girl-only schools in Korea than in America. At least, they are shown in movies a lot more.
I love 차태현 in this movie.. He played his character really well ^^
Oh, and about 정: it doesn’t have to be between two really close people. I could have 정 for a homeless person on the street who’s asking for food.. I was tought that it’s kind of a universal love or respect for humans, but that doesn’t even put a dent into the meaning.. 영어로 정확히 번역할 순 없거든요.