alisa5110 I saw a review for this film in a newspaper and was really intrigued by it. I went to a Korean theater in downtown Los Angeles which I have never done before. A simple story, a man and his ox and his fussy wife but it was funny, sad, sweet and unforgettable because of the relationship between the old man and his animal. So many nuances in the film are brought out. The caginess of the old man...even the ox gets in on the action.....I am usually someone who can predict how films will turn out. This time, no way...I think that's why I enjoyed it so much. The beauty of the landscape, what a human being will do to maintain what it needs to survive...despite what anyone else says...Bring tissues, that's all I can say...what an experience. A ten.

SnakesOnAnAfricanPlain A sweet if repetitive documentary. It's a simple observation of a man and his ox. Nothing more, nothing less. If you would find a man and his ox farming boring, then just don't watch it. The true heart of this film comes from the relationship between the man and his ox. The man works the ox incredibly hard, but treats him better than his own wife. This does raise questions as to where the mans heart truly lies. But it's that thankless dedication to each other that really hits home. Never asking from each other, and no understanding, just pure love. There are some wonderful moments, as the man takes his ox to market (as his wife demands) but then asks for $5,000. He is made fun of, and heckled, but he seems truly happy. It's also humbling to see how hard these rural people work, and how his work and his friendship with his ox, mean more than any amount of cash.

allamericangirl2000 I saw this completely out of dumb luck at the mom and pop video store in my neighborhood. The owners are Korean and have been putting in lots of Korean titles as well as your usual USA blockbusters, which is just FANTASTIC.I had no idea the kind of power this film would have over me. Though I'm American-raised, suburban-fed, this movie moved me in ways I cannot explain effectively in words.It is definitely the kind of documentary that doesn't teach you anything new, but reminds you of all the old things you should never forget. It makes you FEEL more than SEE anything with your mortal eyes.It is charming and funny in its own way. You'll chuckle, you'll laugh, but most of all you will FEEL and THINK about this movie long after it's over.

jyl6 I haven't seen the movie yet, but I read how the film came about in an interview with the director. The director wanted to make a story about "forgotten father" and remembered his father, who worked with his ox all the time. He says the saddest thing in the world is not disappearing, but being forgotten. He had to awaken his father and the ox "sealed" in his childhood memories and wanted to bring the memories back to present. He was then searching for an old ox all over Korea and met the old man and the ox and started filming in 2005. This movie is a dedication to his father and all fathers who seem distant to their children. He wanted to depict such relationship (or lack thereof) in this film.