Synopsis
In the midst of the Korean wilderness, a Buddhist master patiently raises a boy while teaching wisdom and compassion through experience and endless exercises.
Scores
Overall Score
76.8
Popularity Percentile (Year)
78.8%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
66.9%
Review Aggregate
89.8
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 95% of 92 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize visually striking, emotional, gritty. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
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Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O Yeong-su | 2004 | $94,000 | $156,000 | (est) |
| Kim Ki-duk | 2004 | $58,000 | $96,000 | (est) |
| Kim Young-min | 2004 | $43,000 | $72,000 | (est) |
| Seo Jae-kyung | 2004 | $35,000 | $59,000 | (est) |
| Park Ji-a | 2004 | $30,000 | $50,000 | (est) |
| Ha Yeo-jin | 2004 | $27,000 | $44,000 | (est) |
| Kim Jong-ho | 2004 | $24,000 | $40,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score94.0
RT critic review count98
Rotten Tomatoes audience score92.0
RT audience rating count25,000
IMDb rating8.0
IMDb votes89,580
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2004 | $2,380,788 | $3,953,696 |
| International | 2004 | $6,461,132 | $10,729,789 |
| Worldwide | 2004 | $8,842,593 | $14,684,603 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2004 | $3,774,847 | $6,268,764 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2004 | $125,000 | $207,583 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2004 | $4,000 | $6,643 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2004 | $13,119,000 | $21,786,291 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2004 | $27,448,000 | $45,581,988 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2004 | $952,315 | $1,581,478 |
| Total Revenues | 2004 | $45,423,162 | $75,432,747 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2004 | $3,812,000 (est) | $6,330,463 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2004 | $3,813,000 (est) | $6,332,123 (est) |
| Participations | 2004 | $3,634,000 | $6,034,864 |
| Residuals ? | 2004 | $3,045,000 | $5,056,731 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2004 | $762,400 | $1,266,093 |
| Total Expenses | 2004 | $15,066,400 | $25,020,274 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2004 | $30,356,762 | $50,412,473 |
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