Actually, I can't stand watching violent scenes in films; I avoid watching horror films. I don't tend to watch action films mainly because I find them boring, but I watch the films of David Cronenberg and Martin Scorsese, usually in a state close to having a heart attack. I'm a complete coward. I make violent films as a result of my sensitivity to violence - in other words, my fear of violence.

I believe there are more films that involve love and forgiveness than violence, but they often seem fake and are almost embarrassing to watch.

I don't really believe in the auteur theory.

Ever since I arrived in America to promote Stoker, I haven't had time to go and see it in a theater. The fact that I had to shoot twice as fast as I'm used to in Korea was the most challenging thing about my Hollywood experience.

I grew up in a very Catholic family. Up until puberty, I would go to a Catholic church every week.

I am not going to do a film based on a bad scenario just to make a big Hollywood film or work with Hollywood stars.

If your work requires you to travel, you will understand that there's no vacation destination like home.