Japan Box Office for Shi (ポエトリー) (2011)
| Theatrical Performance (US$) | ||
| Japan Box Office | $0 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $356,149 | Details |
| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
Mija is a beautiful woman in her sixties who moves gracefully through life contemplating a trivial daily routine that is ill-suited to her refined persona. With elegance and a dash of eccentricity, Mija takes care of her ungrateful grandson Wook and makes a living by cleaning house for an elderly man who, though paralyzed by a stroke, still responds to her charm with bouts of drug-induced arousal. On a whim, Mija enrolls in a poetry class at the local cultural centre and begins a personal quest to find the perfect words to describe her feelings. However, she’s plagued by the onset of Alzheimer’s disease, and struggles with new vocabulary and the challenges of the creative process. When her world is turned upside down by the discovery of a monstrous crime, it is Mija’s unique and touching poetry that allows her to defy the weight of shame and distance herself from a painful proximity to violence.
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Movie Details
| Japan Releases: | February 11th, 2012 (Limited), released as Shi (ポエトリー) August 26th, 2023 (Limited), released as Shi (ポエトリー) |
| Video Release: | August 23rd, 2011 by Kino Video |
| MPAA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 134 minutes |
| Keywords: | Dysfunctional Family, Faulty Memory, Sex Crimes, Medical and Hospitals, Writing and Writers, Adult Education |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Pinehouse Film, Unikorea |
| Production Countries: | Republic of Korea |
| Languages: | Korean |
DVD and Blu-ray Releases for August 23rd, 2011
August 23rd, 2011
Summer is winding down, and while that means weaker box office numbers, it also means stronger home market releases. We are still a little early for summer blockbusters; however, TV on DVD releases are really heating up and will begin to dominate the scene. There are a few of those worth checking out, including NCIS: Season Eight, which is a contender for Pick of the Week. However, that honor goes to Phineas and Ferb: Across the 2nd Dimension. (An honorable mention also goes to Reboot: The Definitive Mainframe Edition, which finally arrived last week. It was worth the wait.)
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Per Theater Chart: Rapids Crosses Finish Line First
February 15th, 2011
Strong reviews and an impressive cast helped Cedar Rapids top the per theater chart with an average of $20,198 in 15 theaters. Vidal Sassoon: The Movie was the only other film to reach an average of $10,000 with $13,053 in its lone theater.
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Limited Releases are Pure Poetry
February 11th, 2011
For the past several weeks, the Oscars have scared off a lot of competition for art house crowds. However, this week not only do we have Oscar Shorts opening, there are several films earning award-worthy reviews. My only concern is that there are so many strong choices, some of them will fall between the cracks and won't find the audience they deserve.
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Weekend Box Office Performance
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens |
Maximum Screens |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 2/11/2012 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| North America | 2/11/2011 | $18,900 | 3 | 17 | 149 | $356,149 | |
| Worldwide Total | $356,149 | ||||||
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Leading Cast
| Yun Junghee | Yang Mija |
| Yun Jung-hee | Mija |
Supporting Cast
| Lee David | Jong Wook |
| Kim Hira | Mr. Kang |
| An Naesang | Kim Yongtak |
For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.
Production and Technical Credits
| Lee Changdong | Director |
| Lee Joondong | Producer |
| Youm Taesoon | Executive Producer |
| Seongmin Choi | Executive Producer |
| Kim Hyunseok | Cinematographer |
| Sihn Jeomhui | Production Designer |
| Kim Hyun | Editor |