Trailer for New South Korean Film, “Crossing”

Update: LiNK’s Joseph Hong sends:

LiNK WILL ALSO HOST a private screening of “Crossing” in NYC on Thursday, May 8 at the ImaginAsian Theater, 239 E 59th St (Btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave.) New York, NY 10022. There are only a limited number of seats, but if you would like to attend, please RSVP to joseph@linkglobal.

Shin Dong Hyuk will also be speaking in other locations, and I hope to get you more information on that soon. [End update]

Over coffee on Saturday morning, I talked with a friend who was invited to that special screening of this film last week. Work responsibilities prevented me from attending, and I’m really starting to regret that. My friend, a highly intelligent and exceptionally cultured man, thinks the film was an extraordinary work of art, politics aside, and could have a profound influence on how South Koreans see this issue. Judging by the trailer (in Korean), there’s good reason to believe at least the first part of his conclusion:

As far as inspiring compassion among South Koreans, I’m agnostic. South Koreans have mostly impressed me with their ability not to give a damn, but I’ll withhold judgment for now. Here are some more links about the movie: YouTube; KoreanMovie.com; Chosun Ilbo; Reuters

If anyone has access to a copy of “Crossing,” I bleg you: please let me borrow it.