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Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM until Eastern Daylight Time UTC -04:00
Beauty of UnderstandingDeBartolo Performing Arts Center/Browning CinemaUnited States
About the Film A heartwarming tale of self-discovery as a young woman, disillusioned with life in the city, returns to her rural hometown. As she reconnects with nature, old friends, and family traditions, she rediscovers the simple joys of life and learns valuable lessons about self-sufficiency and happiness. The film’s beautiful cinematography and comforting atmosphere make it a must-watch for those seeking solace.103 minutes | Rated PG-13 Directed by Yim Soon-rye Named one of the 11 Best Films of the Year by the Korean Association of Film Critics Korean with English subtitlesAbout the Director Yim Soon-rye (born January 1, 1961) is a South Korean film director and screenwriter. She is considered one of the few leading female auteurs of Korean New Wave cinema and a key figure of the cine-feminist movement in South Korea. Yim Soon-rye is most known for making films that focus on South Korean society, most notably women’s empowerment and women in film. Yim continued to focus on women in male-dominated spaces in her third feature film, Forever the Moment (2008), which won the Baeksang Arts Award for Best Film and the Blue Dragon Film Award for Best Film, and explores social issues such as discrimination, job insecurity, debt, infertility, and divorce. Yim’s recent films include Whistle Blower (2014) and Little Forest (2018), which deviate from big-budget blockbusters in their personal stories and narratives.