Oasis

2024 • 133 minutes

About this movie

Fresh out of prison, Hong Jong-du (Sul Kyung-gu) finds an unlikely soulmate in Gong-ju (Moon So-ri), the daughter of the victim of the hit-and-run accident for which he went to jail. Wheelchair-bound and suffering from severe cerebral palsy, Gong-ju is kept cloistered in a cheap apartment by her brother, whose only concern is the government assistance she receives. Over a series of clandestine meetings, the two begin an improbable relationship that defies the judgment and cruelty of the world around them. Winner of the Silver Lion for Best Director and Best Young Actress at the Venice Film Festival, Lee Chang-dong's OASIS is a "brave film" that "shows two people who find any relationship almost impossible, and yet find a way to make theirs work" (Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times).

Ratings and reviews

Lee Chang-dong's masterful direction, which earned him the Silver Lion at the Venice Film Festival, brings this unconventional love story to life with an authenticity that challenges viewers to reconsider their own notions of love, empathy, and human connection. The film’s courageous narrative and powerful performances make it an unforgettable cinematic experience that resonates long after the credits roll. "Oasis" is not just a film; it’s a poignant commentary on the resilience of the human spi