Ki-duk Kim is a Korean filmmaker who writes, produces, directs, edits and sometimes stars in his own films. Among the many films he has made this one in particular is a beauty, earning many awards and even a nomination for the 2004 Venice Film Festival Golden Lion.
The film tells the story of a sympathetic young man, who just happens to break into people's houses. He doesn't steal anything however, but repairs broken appliances, does the laundry and other small things. In exchange he only sleeps in their beds and takes a picture of himself in their homes. On one of his 'trips' he runs into the house-bound abused wife of a businessman. She decides to tag along and escape the house in which she is held captive. Going through many houses the couple eventually run out of luck and get arrested on several charges. The woman is returned to her husband and the man is incarcerated. They however do meet again a little while later.
This movie proves that a dialog between two people is not necesarry to communicate. Rather than having extensive talks in the movie Kim choses to let actions, looks and non-verbal communication to be his tool in progressing and explaining the story. A true masterpiece in its own way and a must-see for who needs some peace-of-mind or just enjoys beautiful filmmaking, acting and cinematography.
