dragynfaerie
USA
It's heartwarming and yet I sit here heartbroken with tears in my eyes (not an easy fete trust me on that). Miracle In Cell No. 7 is a heartwarming story about a intellectually challenged man who is separated from his young daughter who he is alone. Lee Yong Goo (played wonderfully portrayed by Ryu Seong Ryung) is wrongfully accused of murder and then railroaded by the police. His now adult daughter (Park Shy Hye), Se Young, becomes a prosecutor who goes to trial to clear his name. In lieu of hearing testimonies, we see the past via flashback which thankfully make up most of the movie. In the flashbacks we're introduced Lee Yong Goo's cellmates who become his friends and young Se Young's (played unbelievably by 6 year old Kai So Won) 4 uncles. The story is as much about reuniting father and daughter as it is proving his innocence.
The production is fantastic. It doesn't try to go for artsy with interesting angles and shadowing. It just is what it is. There are beautiful cinematic shots of a sunset near the end that is probably augmented by CG. Still, it's quite moving. There were apparently 4 screen writers for this movie, but you wouldn't guess it. It's quite cohesive. Thankfully, it only had 1 director.
Again, the cast, chock full of veteran actors, was brillant. Aside from Ryu and Park, there are many recognizable faces like Oh Dal Soo, Jung Jin Young, and Jung Man Sik. There was also an adorable little little face that held her own up against these actors. That beautiful little face belongs to Kai So Won. She was excellent. She's one helluva talent and I hope she is treated well. I saw her as a pre-teen in A Korean Odyssey and teen in Mr. Zoo: The Missing VIP. I am now definitely a fan.
I can see myself re-watching Miracle in it's entirety and watching my favorite scenes whenever. I may even buy it. The OST was pretty good. Admittedly, I wondered a few times why they were playing the songs they were playing during the scenes in which they were played, but they were good songs. It warms your heart and soul. If you were holding back while Park Shin Hye does her tears thing (does she cry in everything? hmm), you might crack like I did during the very last scene as she looks up at a beautiful blue sky with tears in her eyes. Heart...BROKEN! It was so poignant. Overall, this is a wonderful movie but not meant for children.
The production is fantastic. It doesn't try to go for artsy with interesting angles and shadowing. It just is what it is. There are beautiful cinematic shots of a sunset near the end that is probably augmented by CG. Still, it's quite moving. There were apparently 4 screen writers for this movie, but you wouldn't guess it. It's quite cohesive. Thankfully, it only had 1 director.
Again, the cast, chock full of veteran actors, was brillant. Aside from Ryu and Park, there are many recognizable faces like Oh Dal Soo, Jung Jin Young, and Jung Man Sik. There was also an adorable little little face that held her own up against these actors. That beautiful little face belongs to Kai So Won. She was excellent. She's one helluva talent and I hope she is treated well. I saw her as a pre-teen in A Korean Odyssey and teen in Mr. Zoo: The Missing VIP. I am now definitely a fan.
I can see myself re-watching Miracle in it's entirety and watching my favorite scenes whenever. I may even buy it. The OST was pretty good. Admittedly, I wondered a few times why they were playing the songs they were playing during the scenes in which they were played, but they were good songs. It warms your heart and soul. If you were holding back while Park Shin Hye does her tears thing (does she cry in everything? hmm), you might crack like I did during the very last scene as she looks up at a beautiful blue sky with tears in her eyes. Heart...BROKEN! It was so poignant. Overall, this is a wonderful movie but not meant for children.
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