# Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring (2003)

> A Buddhist master and his pupil move through recurring seasons of innocence, desire, suffering, and spiritual renewal in an isolated floating temple.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/84

## Facts

- Runtime: 103 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Kim Ki-duk
- Cast: Oh Young-soo, Kim Ki-duk, Kim Young-min, Seo Jae-kyeong, Kim Jong-ho, Ha Yeo-jin, Kim Jung-young, Ji Dae-han
- TMDB rating: 7.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0374546/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: glacial
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: serene, melancholic, contemplative, quiet evening, reflective viewing

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of life's cycles through the lens of a master and his pupil in a secluded temple.

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