One day in December, the man takes out from the closet the remains of his wife who died three years ago. He goes on a trip to spread the remains and reaches a town called Mul-chi on the east coast. The conversations with people whom he meets in the journey and the landscapes remind him of his past. He wanders the strange town following the phantom of his dead wife, as if following his destiny. (KMDb) Based on "A Traveler Does Not Rest Even on the Road" (1985) by Lee Je Ha. Edit Translation
- English
- magyar / magyar nyelv
- dansk
- Norsk
- Native Title: 나그네는 길에서도 쉬지 않는다
- Also Known As: A Traveler Does Not Rest Even on the Road , A Wanderer Never Stops on the Road
- Screenwriter & Director: Lee Jang Ho
- Genres: Drama
Where to Watch The Man with Three Coffins
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Cast & Credits
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![Kim Myung Gon in The Man with Three Coffins Korean Movie]( "Kim Myung Gon in The Man with Three Coffins Korean Movie")
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![Lee Bo Hee in The Man with Three Coffins Korean Movie]( "Lee Bo Hee in The Man with Three Coffins Korean Movie")
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![Ko Seol Bong in The Man with Three Coffins Korean Movie]( "Ko Seol Bong in The Man with Three Coffins Korean Movie")
Ko Seol Bong[Chairman]Support Role
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Hand of Destiny
@KoreanFilm is one of my favorite YouTube channels where I can watch classic Korean movies in great quality. Recently, I saw they published this film in 4K, and I clicked on it without knowing what to expect. The movie pulled me in instantly with its unusual storytelling, where every step is surrounded by mystery. The scenes are static and shown in high contrast, either in sepia or blue tones (cyanotype), so even though the film is in color, it appears mostly white-yellow or white-blue.The central focus of the film is a man—a traveler—carrying the ashes of his departed wife. He is constantly on the move, never finding a place to settle. We don’t know much about him, but the film compels us to follow his every step, confused and curious about what is happening. The movie doesn’t go out of its way to explain much about the characters, so as viewers, we are left to reflect on the purpose of the man’s journey. The ending doesn’t resolve the mystery in a straightforward way, but we are given some symbolic clues that help us understand who the three coffins mentioned in the title refer to, and what might be the fate of our lonely protagonist.
I found this movie quite strange, but I respect it, and I’m very glad I watched it. It’s a unique film that I will definitely remember.
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