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My Love, Don't Cross That River

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This special limited edition slipcover (designed by Elizabeth Yoo) is limited to 500 units and is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.

Founded in 2002 as one of the first-ever subscription film services with its DVD-of-the-Month Film Club, Film Movement is now a North American distributor of award-winning independent and foreign films based in New York City. In 2015, Film Movement launched the reissue label Film Movement Classics featuring new restorations released theatrically as well as on home video, with an emphasis on films by auteur directors such as Eric Rohmer, Peter Greenaway and Takeshi Kitano.

A blockbuster in its native Korea, where it would go on to become the country’s most successful film of all time, MY LOVE, DON’T CROSS THAT RIVER presents an unforgettable story of true love that transcends both generations and cultures. “100-year old lovebirds,” Jo Byeong-man and Kang Kye-yeol, have been inseparable companions for 76 years. Observing this fragile couple for 15 months, director Moyoung Jin acts as a fly-on-the-wall, capturing the tender moments of their twilight days - as the two face the inevitable reality that their time together will soon be approaching an end.

directed by: Jin Moyoung
starring: Jo Byeong-man, Kang Kye-yeol
2014 / 86 min / 1.78:1 / Korean DTS-HD MA 5.1, 2.0

Additional info:

Region A Blu-ray
Deleted Scenes
16-page booklet with an essay by film critic Justine Smith
English subtitles

Overall rating: 4.866667 / 5 from 15 reviews.

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Beautiful slip

"Feel Documentary Website Green bar of approval achieved! Most beautiful slipcover ever? Possibly. Oddly enough, it is contending with The Birds II: Land's End for that title."

— Benjamin P. (5/5)

Quietly Devastating

"A beautiful, gentle documentary. Very simple on the surface, but watching a 76-year marriage in its final stretch gives it a huge emotional weight. Not the usual Vinegar Syndrome-adjacent weirdness, obviously, but absolutely worth having on the shelf."

— Danny W. (5/5)

So You Want To Have Your Heart Broken

"I love this documentary so deeply. It's an incredibly touching portrait of a partnership that I hope many people get to experience."

— James R. (5/5)

Endearing

"My Love, Don’t Cross That River is a quietly beautiful documentary that captures the simple, tender moments of a couple’s lifelong love. Watching them together feels intimate and genuine, full of warmth and small, meaningful gestures. It’s emotional without being overly sentimental, leaving you with a lingering sense of both joy and melancholy."

— Shawn M. (4/5)

An exceptional documentary that broke me to pieces

"I had absolutely no idea what this documentary was about but after viewing it, I wish I could watch it for the first time all over again. It is superb and in all honesty what a relationship should be like."

— Caleb B. (5/5)

Great flick!

"Definitely recommended for doc lovers"

— Tyler S. (5/5)

An endearing movie about love

"An endearing movie about love through old age. really touching display that warmed my little heart! The essay book was a nice inclusion too."

— Charles S. (4/5)

Heartbreaking

"My Love, Don’t Cross That River is tender, heartbreaking, and achingly beautiful—the kind of film that lingers with you long after the credits roll. The packaging is absolutely gorgeous, and the included book is a beautiful touch that deepens the experience and makes this release feel truly special."

— Shane P. (5/5)

Love

"A tender and deeply moving documentary that beautifully captures the enduring love between an elderly couple in rural South Korea. The film gently explores themes of aging, devotion, and the passage of time with heartfelt intimacy and respect. The natural, unfiltered portrayal of their daily lives creates a touching and authentic experience for viewers. Its quiet, contemplative pace allows the emotional depth of their bond to resonate profoundly. Overall, it’s a heartfelt celebration of love’s lasting power, leaving a lasting impression."

— Jeffrey W. (5/5)

Gorgeous artwork!

"Glad I picked this up!"

— Vanessa H. (5/5)