Review of Poetry (2010) by Jaime G — 20 Apr 2011

Thank you San Diego Asian Film Foundation for premiering this at your April Showcase!

This review of Poetry (2010) was written by Jaime G on 20 Apr 2011.

Poetry has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Rini N (128) on 23 Feb 2016

Don't you just love it when someone writes in a different voice other than their own voice? I know, because i've done it many times myself…

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By Neil R (177) on 15 Feb 2013

Powerful. Poignant. Beautiful. Appalling. The best of Korean cinema. (Note: it is surprisingly frank in places.)…

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