8.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring (2003)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.4
Overview
An isolated lake, where an old monk lives in a small floating temple. The monk has a young boy living with him, learning to become a monk. We watch as seasons and years pass by.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Buddhism: Positive
Overview
An isolated lake, where an old monk lives in a small floating temple. The monk has a young boy living with him, learning to become a monk. We watch as seasons and years pass by.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film is rated neutral due to its primary focus on universal spiritual and philosophical themes of sin, redemption, and the cyclical nature of life, which are largely apolitical and transcend specific ideological frameworks.
The movie features an ethnically homogeneous East Asian cast, authentic to its Korean setting, and does not engage in explicit race or gender recasting of traditional roles. Its narrative centers on a male protagonist's spiritual journey, presenting traditional identities neutrally or positively without engaging in critical DEI themes.
Secondary
The film deeply explores Buddhist philosophy, practices, and the monastic life, portraying them with respect, nuance, and depth. It affirms the virtues of the faith, showing how its principles guide characters through cycles of sin, suffering, and eventual redemption and enlightenment.
The film 'Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring' does not feature any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative centers on spiritual growth and the cycles of nature within a Buddhist monastery, without engaging with queer identities or experiences.
The film "Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on the life cycle and spiritual journey of a Buddhist monk within a secluded monastery, without engaging with transgender identity or related issues.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring" is an original story with characters created specifically for this production. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical figures whose gender could have been altered.
This film is an original South Korean production with no prior source material, historical figures, or legacy characters to establish a canonical race for its roles. All characters were created for this specific film.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.0
7.8
Critic Ratings
9.4
8.5
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