I regard remaking a film as creating something again.

I am a fan of the monster and horror genre but that's not my style as a director.

I'm sure mothers are important across every culture, but particularly in Korean society, the role of the mother is of great importance.

As a director, or just a film fan who wants to enjoy the festival, Cannes is the worst place to be. But it must be a paradise for distributors and importers.

I love the Japanese director Shohei Imamura. His masterpiece in 1979 called, the English title was 'Vengeance is Mine'.

I don't intentionally make my films with the express goal of surprising the viewer.

No matter where I am working, I cannot make a film without 100% creative control and final cut. If there is such a guarantee, I can work anywhere.