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Oasis (2004): Ratings

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Oasis is a 2004 romantic drama directed by Chang-dong Lee. It runs 2 hours 13 minutes. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best International Film at the Spirit Awards 2005. Critics gave it 79 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.8/10.

IMDb rating
7.8/10
award nomination
1
Metascore
79
Oasis (2004) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 13m (133 min)
Director
Chang-dong Lee
Genres
Drama , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Oasis About?

The premise of Oasis without spoilers.

Fleeing an arranged marriage, In-hee finds solace in meeting Gi-hyun, a musician cherishing his late father's saxophone. Their paths intertwine over the years, leading to a slow-burning romance. In-hee finds work in radio, employed by Young-jin, a Korean man aligned with the Japanese occupation. As Gi-hyun's music career flourishes, he uncovers a shocking truth: Young-jin murdered his father. Imprisoned and sent to a Japanese coal mine, Gi-hyun returns after the war, seeking retribution and finding his world irrevocably changed.

Oasis Themes & Keywords

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  • scapegoat
  • handicapped
  • south korea
  • female nudity
  • female topless nudity
  • girl
  • wheelchair
  • thief
  • attempted rape
  • discrimination
Crew

The Director of Oasis

Directed by Chang-dong Lee.

Ratings

Oasis Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Oasis 79 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.8/10.

Awards

Oasis Awards & Nominations

Oasis earned 1 award nomination, including Best International Film at the Spirit Awards 2005.

1 nomination1 ceremony

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FAQ

Oasis FAQ: Awards, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Oasis, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Oasis?

Oasis runs 2 hours 13 minutes (133 minutes).

When was Oasis released?

Oasis was released on May 7, 2004.

Who directed Oasis?

Oasis was directed by Chang-dong Lee.

More films by Chang-dong Lee

How is Oasis rated?

Oasis has 7.8/10 on IMDb, 79 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.

Was Oasis nominated for any awards?

Oasis received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.

Does Oasis have a post-credit scene?

No. Oasis has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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