https://padlet.com/jpierson590/sglx55ggv157 By: Jack, Kalvin en-us 2017-05-17 19:08:31 UTC 2025-09-30 12:15:24 UTC hello@padlet.com jpierson590 https://padlet.com/jpierson590/sglx55ggv157/wish/172662916 By: Jack Pierson, Kalvin Fellows]]> 2017-05-18 18:29:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jpierson590/sglx55ggv157/wish/172662916 fellows_k https://padlet.com/jpierson590/sglx55ggv157/wish/172663164 In the documentary My Love, Don't Cross That River by Jin Mo-Young, the director successfully uses pathos appeals and symbolism to capture the impact that the death of Jo Byeong-Man has on his wife and family. However, the audience is left to question how genuine the elderly couple's relationship really was with both each other and their family as most of the scenes in the documentary appear fabricated and exaggerated for the camera.]]> 2017-05-18 18:30:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jpierson590/sglx55ggv157/wish/172663164 jpierson590 https://padlet.com/jpierson590/sglx55ggv157/wish/172663262 The purpose of the documentary is to provide insight on how aging has an impact on both the people who are aging, and those who are part of their lives. The director set out to shoot a beautiful, yet tragic, film that would cause the audience to realize the effects that life and death has on both individuals and families. He achieved this through documenting the relationship between the old couple through their daily lives, even including mundane activities such as going to bed, eating, or taking a walk, and showing how it abruptly changes with the onslaught of death.]]> 2017-05-18 18:31:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jpierson590/sglx55ggv157/wish/172663262 jpierson590 https://padlet.com/jpierson590/sglx55ggv157/wish/172663326 The purpose of the documentary was achieved through the use of symbolism and pathos appeals. First, Jin Mo-Young uses the changing of seasons to symbolize the changing relationship between the elderly couple. In the spring, the two pick flowers with each other and enjoy the beauty of nature, while in the winter, the wife weeps in the woods over her husband's death. The director even includes a quote from a Korean priest, who says people are like leaves, as in the spring and summer they live and prosper, but in the winter they fall from the trees and die. In addition, the director including scenes of the wife as well as her children crying over the declining health and death of the husband serves as an emotional appeal, as the audience feels sympathetic for the family.]]> 2017-05-18 18:31:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jpierson590/sglx55ggv157/wish/172663326 jpierson590 https://padlet.com/jpierson590/sglx55ggv157/wish/172663374 This movie was likely so popular in Korea because it depicts the importance of family as well as the hardship the loss of a loved one leads to. This causes the audience to think about their own relationships that they have with friends and family and encourages these relationships to always be cherished, as they could abruptly end at any time. This idea was furthered by the fact that the relationship between the married couple was likely altered by the director to make it appear perfect, making the audience realize how important close relationships are.]]> 2017-05-18 18:31:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jpierson590/sglx55ggv157/wish/172663374 jpierson590 https://padlet.com/jpierson590/sglx55ggv157/wish/172663492 Many view the documentary My Love, Don't Cross That River as a heartfelt, sad yet beautiful motion picture. However, others question the validity and authenticity of many scenes and main ideas in the film.]]> 2017-05-18 18:31:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jpierson590/sglx55ggv157/wish/172663492