There are some things you just can't afford to lose.
Filmed by Japanese director, Masaharu Take, `Seoul Bakery' provides a different perspective (when juxtaposed against films like Le Grand Chef 2: Kimchi Battle) on the challenges of modernity to self, family and community in Korea and the need we all have to find something that brings us "home", grounds us.
The film opens with Japanese freelance reporter, Jun (Takumi Sato, Elevator Trap), heading to Seoul, Korea in search of food that satisfies all of the senses. Upon his arrival, he accidently stumbles across Morandang, a traditional Korean sweet shop. Morandang turns out to be exactly what Jun was looking for, but he arrived too late. A neighborhood development project with ties to the mob and a modern competitor threaten its very existence. With the family of the proprietor separated, each going his own way, the continuing...
sweet, heartwarming, a simple "feel good" movie
I watched without any expectation nor knowledge about this film. It was a good, straightforward family movie that any age group can watch. Family value, friendship, brother(sister)hood, tradition, cultural exchange, etc. are all in one place.
Not just Korea!
Not just Korea! Microcosm of what is happening in Asia. Family tradition conflicts with today's genre. What's right? Plays on your emotions to decide whether progress for the sake of prgress is really that important. Lasting traditions have a place in this world if we will it and fight for it---against the forces of evil.
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