If you like black comedies, you’ll enjoy “Farewell, my darling,” directed by Park Chul-soo. Imagine “Festival,” but with lots of very out-of-place happenings during the funeral. Interestingly enough, they both came out in 1996. Whereas Festival went for a traditional portrayal, Farewell took a comedic look at what change in society has done and how people these days regard old customs. There are ladies who worked for the guy and rumors about him and them along with them trying to profit from the funeral, many people trying to morn in their own way only to receive opposition because they’re not doing it right, a man giving a check instead of money to the deceased, etc. Here’s a clip from TV which talks a little about it:
Hi:) I’m a member of “새터민들의 쉼터”, and I came across your homepage while I was wandering around there and decided to make a visit. I have to say that I’m very impressed by your Korean skills. Not only that but what impresses me the most is the fact that you’re a person who seems very interested in North Korea. I’ve seen and heard about a lot of foreigners who are interested in Korean pop culture but I’ve never actually seen a foreigner who has so much deep interest in North Korea as you. I guess that’s why you found the site “새터민들의 쉼터” and decided to become a member there. Same goes for me, actually:) I’m one of those rare Korean teenagers who have deep interest in North Korea and the tragic present state of the Korean peninsula. I’ve had interest in North Korea ever since I was a kid, and thanks to that I am very aware of the dire state of North Koreans and North Korean defectors wandering abroad than most of my fellow teenagers. I’m leaving this comment because I’m so happy and grateful that I found a person who is not Korean but has sincere interest and concerns for the “hermit kingdom” up north. It’s a bit sad, because most young Koreans these days have very little knowledge and interest about North Korea, even when the country is such a serious international issue. I don’t have anyone else to discuss about North Korea except for my mom, so I’ve decided to make a visit to your homepage often and keep up with your posts, seeing that you have much valuable information:) I’m still only 18 and very busy preparing for university admission test so the only thing I can do for now is to have constant interest in DPRK. However once I become a university student then I may be able to do some more to help the defectors and increase people’s interest in DPRK. I’ll say it again : I’m very moved by your passion for Korea and your sympathy for North Korean people. I’m hoping that you’ll regularly visit “새터민들의 쉼터” too:)
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Thanks ^^ Yeah, it surprised me too how much people seem to ignore NK entirely.
I haven’t been on the website for a little while. Ever since one of my posts which gave the schedule for North Korea Freedom Week was deleted and my post asking why it was deleted was never answered I haven’t been back. I probably will return, but I’m gonna wait a bit.