Director Lee Chang-dong

Director's Statement

Oasis can be seen as a film about borders. The border between the self and others, the border between ourselves and those we detest, or the border between 'normal' people and 'handicapped' people. Or, again, the border between a fantasy called 'love' and the reality of everyday life, or the border between a fantasy called 'a movie' and the real life it somehow represents. It may be an uncomfortable and emotionally draining experience to stand on those borders, observing those conflicts. But if we want to communicate with each other, in the fullest sense, how can we run away?

Filmography

2007 - Milyang
2002 - Oasis
1999 - Peppermint Candy
1997 - Green Fish