It’s hard to tell that the world we live in is either a reality or a dream.

It's hard to tell that the world we live in is either a reality or a dream.

I intended to portray the joy, anger, sorrow and pleasure of our lives through four seasons and through the life of a monk who lives in a temple on Jusan Pond surrounded only by nature.

A director should not define everything. For me, the movie is a form of a question I pose to the others or to the audience. I want to ask their opinion on my point of view and discuss it with them.

I don't have the ability to find a middle ground with my audiences, and I know this too well.

I always concentrate on respecting human beings and their lives and the meaning within their lives, and I believe that is something people around the world can appreciate.

Many people who have watched 'Pieta' have said my filmmaking has become more objective.

I try not to interpret things of the world into a single meaning. Rather, I try the opposite.

I don't really know how I grow. I can only see the changes when I look at the films.

Yes I did study to be a preacher, but I didn't finish.