5 Korean Films To Shift Your Life’s Outlook

Jun 25, 2025, 21:35 IST

Pragati Awasthi

Movies like Parasite, Burning, Old Boy, etc, offer deep lessons, emotions and a reflection of the society. So here are 5 Korean Movies that change your perspectives on life. 

.Parasite

The Oscar-winning film of 2019 forces you to question your privileges, aspirations and survival. Director Bong Joon-ho uses dark, suspenseful humour that highlights the inequalities related to class in South Korea.

Hope

This heartbreaking movie of 2013 is based on true events. A young girl who was brutally assaulted on her way to school gets help from her family to rebuild trust and confidence and cope with her trauma.

The Classic

A timeless love story of two generations, released in 2003 that unfolds the letters and memories, and reflects how love walks hand in hand with time.

Poetry

A 2018 movie, Burning challenges the way we understand truth, trust, and our relationships with others. It delves into themes of emotional isolation, class struggles, and the hollowness of contemporary life.

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Poetry

A 2018 movie, Burning challenges the way we understand truth, trust, and our relationships with others. It delves into themes of emotional isolation, class struggles, and the hollowness of contemporary life.

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