Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter … and Spring

In the midst of the Korean wilderness, a Buddhist master patiently raises a young boy to grow in wisdom and compassion, through experience and endless repetitive exercises. Comprised of five segments (in keeping with its title), the film is set entirely on a tiny monastery floating in a lake surrounded by mountains and trees. As he grows up the young boy becomes a Buddhist monk himself and reconciles himself with his karma – although at a high price of physical catharsis.