Korean Film at the MFA

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“100-year old Lovebirds” Byong-man Jo and Gye-Yeul Kang, have been inseparable companions for the past 76 years. Living in their small home by the river, they wear traditional Korean clothes, go shopping at the local market, have picnics with neighbors, and enjoy dance parties. Every night they go to sleep holding each other’s hands. Observing this fragile couple for 15 months, director Moyoung Jin acts as a fly-on-the-wall, capturing their twilight days with tender moments that reveal simple acts of affection – from a good-natured leaf fight to a gentle caress of the cheek.

A blockbuster in its native Korea, where it would go on to become the country’s biggest independent film of all time, My Love, Don’t Cross That River presents an unforgettable story of true love that transcends both generations and cultures.

The Museum of Fine Arts announces seven screenings of the touching Korean documentary My Love, Don’t Cross That River, the most successful independent Korean film of all time in its country of origin. Tickets may be purchased online at www.mfa.org/film, by calling the MFA Ticketing Line at 800.440.6975, or in person at any MFA ticket desk. Tickets are $9 for MFA members, $11 for nonmembers, $5 for students at local universities.

Screening times

Thursday, August 18, 5:30pm

Friday, August 19, 8:30pm

Saturday, August 20, 12:00pm

Sunday, August 21, 3:00pm

Thursday, August 25, 3:00 pm

Friday, August 26, 6:30pm

Saturday, August 27, 1:30pm