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Planet of Snail

DocumentaryDrama

2012, Movie, 1h 28min

Young-Chan comes from planet of snail where deaf blind people live slow and quiet lives. When Young-Chan came to Earth, nobody understood his language and he was desperate. Then an angel walked into his life. Soon-Ho knows how it is to be lonely and soon becomes an inseparable part of his life. Young-Chan also discovers an amazing world under his fingers as he learned to read books with braille. Hopes began to grow and he dreams of writing a book. However, Soon-Ho cannot always be there for him because of her own problem of spine disability. The couple now should learn to survive alone. While Soon-Ho uneasily spends her first day waiting for his return, Young-Chan goes out for the biggest adventure of his life.

Country: South Korea,Finland,Japan

Director:

Yi Seung-jun

Reviews

Critic Alison Willmore

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With little story to speak of, Planet Of Snail is more of an experiential piece, closing in on the pleasure and wonder with which Young-chan takes in details like rain falling outside the window and the bark of a tree.

Read full review at The A.V. Club

Critic David Parkinson

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...this is a delicate if occasionally sentimental study of communication by tactility (hence the snail reference), co-operation and unquestioning affection.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Catherine Shoard

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...intensely moving and inherently taxing study of how a couple in South Korea cope with disability.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Niels Roe

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I 'Planet of Snail' lykkedes det mere eller mindre at tilvejebringe en håndgribelig og autentisk ide om, hvordan det monstro føles at være blind.

Read full review at Cinemazone

Critic Denniz Göl Bertelsen

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...filmen [rummer] sanselige scener, der giver et behjertet indblik i, hvad det vil sige at opleve verden uden lys og lyd...

Read full review at Filmmagasinet Ekko

Frequently asked questions

What is Planet of Snail about? Toggle content

On a planet where slow and quiet lives are the norm, a young man named Young-Chan longs for adventure and connection. Born deaf and blind, he's always felt like an outsider. But when he meets an angel named Soon-Ho, everything changes. Together, they explore the world through touch and braille, and Young-Chan discovers a new passion for writing. But as they face the challenges of living on their own, they must learn to survive and thrive in a world that doesn't always understand them. Will their love and determination be enough to overcome the obstacles they face? Find out in this heartwarming and inspiring tale of hope and resilience, Planet of Snail.

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Planet of Snail is currently unavailable to stream in undefined on the streaming services we have in our catalogue

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