---
title: "Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring"
year: 2003
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/spring-summer-fall-winter-and-spring-2003"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 113
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 103
community_rating: 7.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring (2003) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/spring-summer-fall-winter-and-spring-2003

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring is a film first released in 2003. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by LJ Film, Korea Pictures, Cineclick Asia. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A monk and his pupil navigate life’s cycles on a floating temple."

### Why Watch
- Beautifully visual storytelling
- Explores themes of growth and impermanence

### Caveats & Content Note
- Deliberate pacing may feel slow for some viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film is serene and contemplative, suitable for viewers comfortable with slow, reflective narratives.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: meditative, poetic, slow, spiritual

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/spring-summer-fall-winter-and-spring-2003#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Kim Ki-duk
- **Networks / Studios**: LJ Film, Korea Pictures, Cineclick Asia

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Oh Young-soo** as *Old Monk*
- **Kim Ki-duk** as *Adult Monk*
- **Kim Young-min** as *Young Adult Monk*
- **Seo Jae-kyeong** as *Boy Monk*
- **Kim Jong-ho** as *Child Monk*
- **Ha Yeo-jin** as *Girl*
- **Kim Jung-young** as *Girl's Mother*
- **Ji Dae-han** as *Detective Ji*
- **Choe Min** as *Detective Choi*
- **Park Ji-a** as *Baby's Mother*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where does the story take place?
On an isolated lake where an old monk lives in a small floating temple.

### Q: Who are the main characters?
An elderly monk and a young boy who is his apprentice.

### Q: How does the film show the passage of time?
By depicting the changing seasons and years as they pass.

### Q: What is the film’s genre?
It is classified as a drama.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately one hour and forty‑three minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/113)

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