Intense, slow and deeply felt This is a deeply compelling performance by Hyun Bin and supported by well cast and well drawn others. It was a brave part to take for a young actor in a profession that puts a premium on attractiveness. Being prepared to show yourself raw, dishevelled and beaten down shows his authenticity as an actor. Though slow moving it is never boring. This is an honest portrayal of health and poverty and of the limits of human tolerance of grief, abuse and despair. Well done Hyun Bin, we'll done everyone. Such a shame it wasn't better received. It deserved accolades not dismissal.