People have said, 'Why don't you make your own company like Chan-wook Park has his own company,' but my head is full of writing and directing and I don't feel like I want to run a company. That's not really within my personality as well.

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

When I was a kid, I was always watching genre movies on TV.

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.

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.

The mother's love for her child is very strong in Korean society - almost on the borderline of being an obsession.