Who is Yang Mija in Poetry?

Yoon Jeong-hee plays Yang Mija in the film.

What is Poetry about?

Mija is a grandmother who lives with her middle-school grandson in a small suburban city located along the Han River, in South Korea. A happy-go-lucky woman who likes to dress in flower-decorated hats and fashionable outfits, Mija is also an unpredictable character with an inquisitive mind. All of the sudden, she decides to take a poetry class at a neighborhood cultural center, and throws herself into the challenging task of writing a poem for the first time in her life. Following her instructor's guidance, Mija begins her quest for poetic inspiration by opening herself to life's small pleasures and observing everyday life. But when she is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, and discovers that her grandson is involved in a horrific crime, she quickly realizes that life is not as beautiful as she had thought it was. Note: Film is presented in Korean with English subtitles.

Poetry

Name: Poetry
Genre: Art House/Foreign,Drama
Released: 2011-02-11
Duration: 139
Rating: 86

NR 2 hr 19 min

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How long is Poetry?: Poetry is 2 hr 19 min long.

Who directed Poetry?: Lee Chang-dong

Who is Yang Mija in Poetry?: Yoon Jeong-hee plays Yang Mija in the film.

What is Poetry about?: Mija is a grandmother who lives with her middle-school grandson in a small suburban city located along the Han River, in South Korea. A happy-go-lucky woman who likes to dress in flower-decorated hats and fashionable outfits, Mija is also an unpredictable character with an inquisitive mind. All of the sudden, she decides to take a poetry class at a neighborhood cultural center, and throws herself into the challenging task of writing a poem for the first time in her life. Following her instructor's guidance, Mija begins her quest for poetic inspiration by opening herself to life's small pleasures and observing everyday life. But when she is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, and discovers that her grandson is involved in a horrific crime, she quickly realizes that life is not as beautiful as she had thought it was.
Note: Film is presented in Korean with English subtitles.