Pruning the Grapevine (2007)

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Catholic seminary student Soo-hyeon is having a hard time deciding whether to stay on the road to priesthood or give in to his earthly love for a girl named Sue, whom he has just abandoned even though he still loves her. He takes advantage of a visit to his sick mother to look for Sue, but she refuses him. The persuasive rector reverses Soo-hyeon’s decision to leave the seminary with a proposal that he undergo a catharsis in the monastery. The doubting youngster’s new-found peace is lost however when he sees novice Helena, whose similarity to Sue awakens his defused emotions. The cool tonality of the shots of the Korean countryside and the monastery interiors harmonises perfectly with the aesthetically austere, nonetheless suggestive direction, which mediates the young man’s internal conflict and his fear of making the most important decision of his life. The lead role is played by rising star of Korean film Seo Jang-won, whose acting debut in the film The Unforgiven was shown at last

Director: Min Byung-hun
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 115 min
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Country: South Korea
Language: 한국어/조선말
Budget: $900,000
Original Language: ko

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More Films by Director: Min Byung-hun
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pruning the Grapevine about?
Catholic seminary student Soo-hyeon is having a hard time deciding whether to stay on the road to priesthood or give in to his earthly love for a girl named Sue, whom he has just abandoned even though he still loves her. He takes advantage of a visit to his sick mother to look for Sue, but she refuses him. The persuasive rector reverses Soo-hyeon’s decision to leave the seminary with a proposal that he undergo a catharsis in the monastery. The doubting youngster’s new-found peace is lost however when he sees novice Helena, whose similarity to Sue awakens his defused emotions. The cool tonality of the shots of the Korean countryside and the monastery interiors harmonises perfectly with the aesthetically austere, nonetheless suggestive direction, which mediates the young man’s internal conflict and his fear of making the most important decision of his life. The lead role is played by rising star of Korean film Seo Jang-won, whose acting debut in the film The Unforgiven was shown at last
Who directed Pruning the Grapevine?
Pruning the Grapevine was directed by Min Byung-hun.
Who stars in Pruning the Grapevine?
Pruning the Grapevine stars Lee Min-jung, Seo Jang-won, Lee Ho-young, Ki Joo-bong.
How long is Pruning the Grapevine?
Pruning the Grapevine has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
What genre is Pruning the Grapevine?
Pruning the Grapevine is a Drama film.
What is the budget of Pruning the Grapevine?
Pruning the Grapevine had a budget of $900,000.
Where was Pruning the Grapevine produced?
Pruning the Grapevine was produced in South Korea.