Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring (2004): Cast & Ratings
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring is a 2004 drama starring Jong-ho Kim, Ki-duk Kim and Yeong-su Oh. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes and earned $8.8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 85 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Korean - Studio
- Sony Pictures Classics
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring About?
The premise of Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the Korean wilderness, a young Buddhist apprentice enjoys a peaceful life at a remote monastery until he meets a girl seeking refuge. Drawn to her, he experiences a brief romance that leads him away from his spiritual training and into a journey of self-discovery. The encounter challenges his innocence and forces him to confront the complexities of the world beyond the monastery walls, ultimately leading him on a path of growth and reflection.
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- lake
- buddhist
- coming of age
- buddhism
- lust
- buddhist monk
- seclusion
- seasons
- isolation
- cat
- snake
- frog
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- fish
- monk
- guilt
- life cycle
- stone
- house on lake
- korea
- frozen lake
- broken heart
- suicide
- south korea
- baby boy
- prajnaparamita sutra
- teaching
- ice sculpture
- rowboat
- love
- very little dialogue
- nature
- buddha statue
- rooster
- suicide by fire
- ice carving
- rowing a boat
- rowing
- remorse
- penitence
- punishment
- knife
- murderer
- forest
- cruelty
- calligraphy
- atonement
- anger
- outdoor sex
- sex on a boat
- reference to murder
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring Cast
Jong-ho Kim leads the cast, with Ki-duk Kim and Yeong-su Oh.
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring 85 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 85 Metascore
User score 8.3
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TMDB 78% User score
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Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring Plot Summary
What happens in Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film is intricately structured into five captivating segments, each mirroring a season and capturing a distinct phase in the life of a Buddhist monk. Each segment unfolds approximately ten to twenty years apart, immersing the audience in the spiritual journey of its characters amidst the beautiful backdrop of Korea’s forested mountains.
Full summary
The whole story of Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring, scene by scene
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring Box Office
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring grossed $8.8 million worldwide. $2.4 million came from the US and Canada and $6.5 million (73%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$8.8M
- US & Canada
- $2.4M
- International
- $6.5M
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring.
How Well Do You Know Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring?
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring released?
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring was released on April 2, 2004.
Who is in the cast of Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring?
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring stars Jong-ho Kim, Ki-duk Kim and Yeong-su Oh.
How much did Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring make at the box office?
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring grossed $8.8 million worldwide ($2.4 million domestic, $6.5 million international).
How is Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring rated?
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring has 85 on Metacritic and 78% on TMDB.
Does Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring have a post-credit scene?
No. Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring in?
The original language of Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring is Korean.
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