To me, it seems that the world we live in continues to become more and more sophisticated, convenient and cool on the outside, but there are so many … - Lee Chang-dong

When I used to write novels, I always wrote for one person, for this person who thought and felt the same way as I do. It almost felt like I was writing a love letter to this very specific person who would understand what I’m writing and share the same feelings and thoughts.

I have to wonder how much obvious messages like ‘justice prevails’ would affect our lives, which leads me to make films that ask questions.

Literature is different from cinema in that, when I’m writing it, I’m thinking of one reader who will go through a range of emotions with me, whereas with film I’m addressing a larger audience. For me, writing fiction is like writing love letters.