Amen

Amen

A journey of a Korean girl who wanders around Europe to find her boyfriend.

2011 · 72 min · ★ 5.6 · Drama

A woman goes to France in search for a man who she lost contact with, only to find that he has moved on to Venice. On her way to Venice, she faces a horrible incident in the train which makes her painfully question herself about life and relationships. And when she makes a frightening conclusion, the question becomes the share of the audiences.

Directed by Kim Ki-duk · Written by Kim Ki-duk

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