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Mother

The latest Bong Joon-ho movie featured in the 2009 Cannes International Film Festival. When her simpleton son Do-jun (Won Bin) is framed for murder, a mother (Kim Hae-ja) struggles to prove his innocence by tracking down the real murderer on her own. 18 and over. 128 minutes. English subtitles available at CINUS Myeong-dong and Gangnam.

Cinus Myeongdong (1544-0070) near exits 7 and 8 of Myeongdong Station on subway line 4

Cinus G Gangnam (02-530-8400) near exit 5 of Gangnam Station on subway line 2

Cinecity (02-540-2500) near exit 3 of Apgujeong Station on subway line 3

CGV Gangnam (1544-2280) connected to Gangnam Station on subway line 2

Castaway on the Moon

Mr. Kim gets stranded on a desert island on the Han River after a failed suicide attempt but settles down in his surprisingly comfortable new ``home.'' One day, Ms. Kim, who has locked herself in her room for three years, accidentally spots him and tries to make contact. The two lonely people discover companionship, and even hope. 12 and over. 116 minutes. English subtitles available at CINUS Myeong-dong and Gangnam.

Cinus Myeongdong (1544-0070) near exits 7 and 8 of Myeongdong Station on subway line 4

Cinus G Gangnam (02-530-8400) near exit 5 of Gangnam Station on subway line 2

Cinecity (02-540-2500) near exit 3 of Apgujeong Station on subway line 3

CGV Gangnam (1544-2280) connected to Gangnam Station on subway line 2

Cloud Nine

The film, invited to the Cannes Film Festival 2008, is about passionate romance among elders. Ursula Werner, 60, leads a monotonous life with her husband. But when falls madly in love with another man, she must make the hardest decision in her life. 18 and over. 98 minutes. In German with Korean subtitles.

Joongang Cinema (02-776-8866) towards the direction to Uljiro 1-ga in the subway tunnel of Uljiro 3-ga Station on subway lines 2 and 3

Boat

This Korea-Japan joint production is about Hyeong-gu (Ha Jung-woo), a young man who is devoted to his father figure Bo-kyeong and his colleague Toru (Satoshi Tsmabuki). Even when he finds out that they are smuggling drugs, he decides to ignore it. One day, Bo-kyeong orders Hyeong-gu and Toru to bring him a woman named ``Ji-su.’’ But when Ji-su makes them a lucrative offer, things don't turn out as expected. 15 and over. 115 minutes. In Korean and Japanese with Korean subtitles.

CGV Apgujeong (1544-1122) near exit 3 of Apgujeong Station on subway line 3

Joongang Cinema (02-776-8866) towards the direction to Uljiro 1-ga in the subway tunnel of Uljiro 3-ga Station on subway lines 2 and 3

CGV Gangbyeon (1544-1122) near exit 1 of Gangbyeon Station on subway line 2

CGV Sangam 10 (1544-1122) near exit 2 of World Cup Stadium Station on subway line 6

The Echo

After being released from prison, Jesse tries to start a new life at his dead mother’s home. But he comes across a fingernail and some blood, and is awakened every night by strange whisperings. Jesse sets out to uncover the secret of the house. 15 and over. 95 minutes.

CGV Gangbyeon (1544-1122) near exit 1 of Gangbyeon Station on subway line 2

Cinus G Gangnam (02-530-8400) near exit 5 of Gangnam Station on subway line 2

Cinecity (02-540-2500) near exit 3 of Apgujeong Station on subway line 3

Megabox Coex (1544-0600) inside Coex Mall near exits 5 and 6 of Samseong Station on subway line 2

Hong Sang-soo Retrospective

A retrospective of Korea's top minimal realist director is underway at Mirospace through June 3. Featured are ``Like You Know It All,'' which recently appeared at Cannes, and ``Night and Day,'' which was shown in the Berlinale last year. ``Virgin Stripped Bare By Her Bachelors,’’ ``Woman On The Beach’’ and ``The Day A Pig Fell Into The Well’’ will be shown with English subtitles.

Miro Space (02-3210-3370) near exit 7 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5

Movies on Cable TV

Daylight

OCN 6:50 p.m., Friday Night

Kit Latura (Sylvester Stallone), a former emergency medical services chief, tries to help people escape the aftermath of a disaster in a New York tunnel. Directed by Rob Cohen. Starring Sylvester Stallone and Amy Brenneman.

Sex and the City

OCN 10:00 p.m., Saturday Night

The movie spin-off of the popular TV series about four sexy New Yorkers. Carrie is about to tie the knot with longtime boyfriend Big but things don't turn out as expected. Directed by Michael Patrick King. Starring Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon.

Transformers

Catchon 6:05 p.m., Sunday Night

Two groups of robots re-ignite a war between themselves on Earth, leaving mankind caught in the middle and at their mercy. Directed by Michael Bay. Starring Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel and Shia La Beouf.

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