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"The Way Home" is a South Korean drama film released in 2002, written and directed by Lee Jeong-hyang. The narrative follows a young, spoiled city boy who is forced to live with his mute, elderly grandmother in a remote rural village while his mother looks for work. Through their quiet interactions and her unconditional patience, the boy gradually learns humility and forms a meaningful bond with her.
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The Way Home ranks #19 of 131 in the Road Movie ranking, behind Piku, ahead of Time Out.
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Who plays Sang-woo and his grandmother in The Way Home?
Yoo Seung-ho plays the city boy Sang-woo, while first-time performer Kim Eul-boon plays his grandmother. Their relationship carries most of the 2002 film despite the grandmother having no spoken dialogue.
Why does Sang-woo live with his grandmother?
His mother leaves him in a rural village while she looks for work in Seoul. Seven-year-old Sang-woo initially resents the lack of city comforts, including replacement batteries for his handheld game.
Is the grandmother in The Way Home deaf?
No, the character cannot speak but can hear and understand Sang-woo. She communicates through gestures, patient actions, and a simple circular motion meaning "I'm sorry."
Did The Way Home win any major Korean film awards?
Yes, it won Best Film at South Korea's Grand Bell Awards. Writer-director Lee Jeong-hyang also received the Grand Bell for Best Original Screenplay.
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