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AWARDS
Best Independent Director of the Year, Director’s Cut Awards Korea Best Film Award, Ansan International Next Film Festival Best New Actor, Critics' Choice Award Korea REVIEWS An explosive no-holds-barred movie that mixes melodrama and social comment in the tradition of Douglas Sirk and especially R. W. Fassbinder. As a love story, it could scarcely be more tempestuous and as an exposé of class differences and sexual hypocrisy it could hardly be more scathing -- or, more important, entertaining. Fearless director Leesong Hee-il, in an exhilarating feature debut, risks the improbable and the anti-climactic to end on a note of surprisingly persuasive psychological validity. Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times A maturely written drama... marbled with both touching and funny moments. Derek Elley, Variety “Anchored by superb performances....the film is beautifully controlled and nicely paced.” Dave Wiegand, San Francisco Chronicle A powerful and emotionally rewarding gay romance... assuring direction and intense performances help make "No Regret" one of the best gay dramas to come out of Asia. LMFDean9, Love HK Film.com Grade: A- A true breakthrough in Korean cinema. Padraic Maroney, EDGE Philadelphia With a surprise twist ending and several sexually charged scenes, “No Regret” is frank and raw and filmed with flare, yet it has a sweetness that keeps it charming throughout. Jeff Craig, Sixty Second Preview Director Leesong Hee-il has made a brave and beautiful film that breaks boundaries not only by prominently portraying Asian sexuality, still a taboo subject, but also that between two men. What makes No Regret outstanding is its capturing a love story so true and aching and unforgettable, it crosses gender lines completely. Mighty Ganesha An astonishing feature debut...a serious, emotionally involving film with much to say about class, sexuality, and love in Korea Gary M. Kramer, Gay City News No Regret’s intensifying emotion and sordid journey result in a unique and satisfying love story. Peter Canavese, OutNow |