OASIS | 오아시스

SOUTH KOREA | 2002 | COLOR | DCP | 133’ | KOREAN

An ex-convict and a young woman with severe cerebral palsy develop an unconventional, yet deeply and utterly sincere romantic relationship, despite the disapproval and the harshness of their surroundings. Lee Chang-dong directs a bold and genuinely romantic drama that faces the stigma of marginalization and social hypocrisy. With two stunning performances from the lead duo, the film celebrates pure love, offering a true oasis of humanity amidst the absolute cynicism of the modern world. Best Director Award at the Venice Film Festival. Thodoris Karamanolis

DIRECTOR: Lee Chang-dong
SCREENWRITER: Lee Chang-dong
DoP: Choi Young-taek
MUSIC: Lee Jae-jin
EDITOR: Hyun Kim
PRINCIPAL CAST: Sul Kyung-gu, Moon So-ri, Ahn Nae-sang, Ryoo Seung-wan, Son Byong-ho 

LEE CHANG-DONG

Acclaimed South Korean film director, screenwriter and novelist. Born in Daegu in 1954, he began his artistic career in theater and literature. He transitioned to filmmaking in his early forties, quickly establishing himself as a defining figure of Korean Cinema. He also served as South Korea’s Minister of Culture and Tourism from 2003 to 2004. His celebrated filmography is characterized by profound humanism, complex characters, and descriptions of societal trauma. His work frequently explores themes of grief, alienation and redemption.

FILMOGRAPHY
2026 Possible Love
2018 Burning
2010 Poetry
2007 Secret Sunshine
2002 Oasis
1999 Peppermint Candy
1997 Green Fish