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Love Lesson is an emotionally charged and provocative Korean romantic drama that delves into the complexities of desire, love, and the consequences of forbidden relationships. Directed by Ko Kyoung, this 2013 indie film challenges societal norms and explores the boundaries of teacher-student relationships, forcing viewers to examine their own beliefs and question the nature of love.

The story revolves around Hoon, a reserved and introverted high school student with a passion for photography. When Hoon's father unexpectedly passes away, he finds himself struggling to cope with his grief and a growing sense of emptiness. Seeking solace, he becomes infatuated with his homeroom teacher, Hye-ji, an attractive woman in her late 20s who is grappling with her own dissatisfaction and unfulfilled desires.

As Hoon's longing for Hye-ji intensifies, he begins capturing candid photographs of her without her knowledge. These photos become an outlet for his unspoken emotions, allowing him to experience a sense of control and vicarious intimacy. However, as Hoon's obsession deepens, the boundaries between admiration and voyeurism blur, and he starts to invade Hye-ji's personal life.

Meanwhile, Hye-ji finds herself drawn to Hoon's attention and his genuine admiration for her. Feeling trapped in an unfulfilling relationship with a married man, she begins to question her choices and embarks on a journey of self-discovery. The magnetic pull between the two characters becomes increasingly undeniable, leading them to a pivotal moment of choices that will test their limits.

Love Lesson explores the theme of forbidden love with a profound sensitivity, examining the power dynamics and emotional complexities that arise when personal desires blur the lines of professionalism and societal expectations. Through its nuanced and realistic portrayal of the central characters, the film challenges the preconceived notions of morality and love, whether it be age, authority, or the unfulfilled yearnings of the heart.

Joon-Suk Byun delivers an outstanding performance as Hoon, encapsulating the vulnerability and innocence of youth perfectly. His portrayal allows the audience to empathize with his complicated desires while also grappling with the ethical implications of his actions. Ji-hyeok Min brings depth and authenticity to his character, capturing Hye-ji's inner turmoil and conflicting emotions with subtlety and poise. Together, their on-screen chemistry immerses viewers in a rollercoaster of emotions, from tenderness to tension, urging them to question their own understanding of love and morality.

Director Ko Kyoung skillfully employs stunning cinematography to tell the story visually, capturing intimate moments through close-ups and offering a glimpse into the characters' emotions. The deliberate pacing adds weight to every scene, allowing the audience to fully absorb the weighty themes and moral dilemmas presented.

Love Lesson is not a conventional love story. It challenges viewers to confront the complexities of desire, the pursuit of happiness, and the blurred boundaries of love and sexuality. It's a film that refuses to hand out easy answers, instead encouraging self-reflection and exploration of society's ingrained expectations. While it might make some viewers uncomfortable, it also has the power to spark important conversations and provoke deeper contemplation about the nature of love and the choices we make in pursuit of it.

In conclusion, Love Lesson is a thought-provoking and poignant love story that defies societal norms, examining the consequences and moral implications of forbidden relationships. With exceptional performances, artful storytelling, and unflinching exploration of desire and personal boundaries, this Korean drama challenges viewers to confront their own beliefs about love, morality, and the power dynamics that govern relationships. Love Lesson stands as a testament to the power of cinema to pose difficult questions and provoke introspection.

Love Lesson is a 2013 romance movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 17 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 5.2.

• Genres Romance Drama
• Cast Joon-Suk Byun Ji-hyeok Min Oh Cho-hee
• Director Ko Kyoung-A
• Release Date 2013
• MPAA Rating NR
• Runtime 1 hr 17 min
• Language Korean
• IMDB Rating 5.2   (862)

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Early on in this dreary would-be psychological thriller, the literary mandarin J.M. Sinclair, played by Richard Grant, shares with an interviewer his observations on the writing life. “Now, average writers attempt originality. They fail. Universally. Good writers have the sense to borrow from their betters. But great ... great writers ... steal.” He then breaks into a cocky grin and laughs wheezily, like Mutley on “Wacky Races.” I’m sure not on purpose; I trust Mr. Grant has been fortunate enough to have never been exposed to that cartoon.

The adage that Sinclair paraphrases may have, um, originated with T.S. Eliot or with Igor Stravinsky, who applied it, of course, to composers. And it’s a not entirely untrue and not entirely un-useful aperçu. Still, if you’ve been writing for a long time, even in the relatively unheralded trenches of criticism, you’re likely sick of hearing it. God knows I am. In any event, Sinclair’s observation, aside from adding dimension to his character (not a particularly interesting dimension, given how tired is his pet observation), also serves as, speaking of phrases we all ought to be thoroughly tired of, a kind of Chekhov’s Act-One-Gun for the plot.

“The Lesson,” directed by Alice Troughton from a script by Alex MacKeith , aspires to be high-toned but only gets to the peak of a cliché slag heap. The ostensible protagonist is Daryl McCormack ’s Liam, first seen being interviewed himself, speaking of his first novel, about a ruined patriarch trying to reassert power over his fraying realm. In a flashback, the unpublished Liam is summoned by “The Agency” (not the C.I.A.) to audition for a tutoring gig. Bertie, the son of literary lion Sinclair and his French wife Hélène ( Julie Delpy ), needs a leg up to get into Oxford. Young and pale and poor of attitude, Bertie ( Stephen McMillan ) resists Liam’s friendly suggestions about learning critical thinking and insults the guy at family dinners. Nevertheless, Liam gets the gig, moves into the family’s palatial manor (this is a world in which literary mandarin status still pays big), and starts putting Post-It notes on his mirror; observations on the family that he hopes will feed a literary work of his own.

The Sinclairs are one of Tolstoy’s unhappy families; an older son, Felix, committed suicide by drowning himself in the manor lake a few years back. In another excerpt from a public interview, J.M. gets into a snit when asked about his son’s death. Among other things, the tragedy seems to have blocked J.M.

Hélène takes to Liam to the extent that she wants to hire him directly, cutting out “The Agency.” In this movie, no one has ever seen any other movies, so Liam thinks this is an excellent idea. And he also very gladly signs an NDA. We also learn that the window of Liam’s room—which had once belonged to Felix (and the house does appear to have a lot of rooms, so why Liam’s been boarded in such a grief-weighted space doesn’t make much sense but go on)—looks directly into Hélène and J.M.’s bedroom, and one night Liam watches while J.M. performs cunnilingus on his wife. “Don’t do that, dude,” I said to the screen as this happened. “This is a border from which you cannot step back.” Oops, then Hélène sees him watching and smiles. “You’re in it now, pal,” I said to the screen. But honestly, I wasn’t that concerned.

Because, come on: this is one of those movies that goes on for an hour and forty minutes because someone doesn’t have the common sense to get the hell out of Dodge twenty minutes in. When J.M. asks to read Liam’s novel-in-progress and offers his own work for Liam’s delectation, the subsequent comparing notes session goes poorly, and Liam contrives to get some of his pride back, helped by an explosive (or so the movie hopes) discovery.

When all the dominoes fall, it’s so neat, so pat; there’s no credibility, and with that gone, any opportunity for emotional resonance goes pffffft as well. Some might expect this picture to be redeemed by juicy performances, but that’s not the case; while none of the performers phone it in, the script gives them only the most commonplace ideas and states to convey. “The Lesson” is a wash. 

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Stig, a 15-year-old student, is attracted to the beauty of Viola, his 37-year-old teacher, and she, drawn to his youth and innocence, feels that he is a God-sent relief for her drunken and m... Read all Stig, a 15-year-old student, is attracted to the beauty of Viola, his 37-year-old teacher, and she, drawn to his youth and innocence, feels that he is a God-sent relief for her drunken and miserable husband. Stig, a 15-year-old student, is attracted to the beauty of Viola, his 37-year-old teacher, and she, drawn to his youth and innocence, feels that he is a God-sent relief for her drunken and miserable husband.

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H ere is a brittle and contrived but rather elegant Brit thriller about literary paranoia from debut feature screenwriter Alex MacKeith and director Alice Troughton, herself a cinema first-timer having had much acclaim working on TV. The upscale and sophisticated mise-en-scène is rather French; Julie Delpy has a role here and looks quite at home.

Richard E Grant plays JM Sinclair, a bestselling, sharp-tongued author who gives roguish interviews repeating the old maxim that good artists borrow but great ones steal. He is married to art collector Hélène (Delpy) and they live in a handsome country estate with extensive grounds and a lake. But Sinclair, usually so prolific, has retreated to a haunted creative silence following the tragic death of his elder son; the parents are now concerned with moody and mercurial younger boy Bertie (Stephen McMillan) who needs to be coached to get a place at Oxford to read English.

And so they engage a live-in tutor to give lessons: this is Liam (Daryl McCormack), whose charm engages his employers. Liam finds himself having dinner with the family wearing borrowed clothes belonging to the dead son. But more painfully still, Liam admires Sinclair because he is a would-be author himself, and tremulously shows him his first novel in manuscript – with calamitous results.

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Hee-Soo (Kim Sun-Young) is a popular songwriter with numerous hits, but she is going through a dry spell. She wonders if she lost her inspiration, because she is lonely. Hee-Soo then meets a boy (Byun Joon-Suk) in the elevator of an apartment building. She notices his stares. Hee-Soo feels a new song coming about. On the pretext of giving the boy music lessons, Hee-Soo gives the boy a lesson in love. As time passes, the boy falls for her more and more and Hee-Soo’s song is almost completed. At this time, Joon-Ho, who taught her about love and music, returns.

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