Movie

A Birth

2022 · 151 min

A sweeping, earnest historical journey that feels inspiring and contemplative, with a gentle pace and a sense of wonder.

Overview: The great adventures of Kim Dae-gun, a young man dreaming of a New Joseon. He is full of curiosity and takes action rather than words. He willingly accepts the fate of becoming Joseon’s first priest and sets out to study in Macau with his seminary classmates. And finally opens the way of the modern Joseon Dynasty by traversing the sea and land!
How it feels: Earnest, uplifting, warm and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Faith, coming-of-age, identity, exploration
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Tone: earneststrength 3 of 3
upliftingstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 1 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: faith
coming-of-age
identity
exploration
friendship
Places: countryside
sea
big city
Era: period
Audience: teen
Form: true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none