
Young-Chan comes from planet of snail where deaf blind people live slow and quiet lives. When Young-Chan came to Earth, nobody understood his language and he was desperate. Then an angel walked into his life. Soon-Ho knows how it is to be lonely and soon becomes an inseparable part of his life. Young-Chan also discovers an amazing world under his fingers as he learned to read books with braille. Hopes began to grow and he dreams of writing a book. However, Soon-Ho cannot alwa... (Full plot summary below)
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Young-Chan comes from planet of snail where deaf blind people live slow and quiet lives. When Young-Chan came to Earth, nobody understood his language and he was desperate. Then an angel walked into his life. Soon-Ho knows how it is to be lonely and soon becomes an inseparable part of his life. Young-Chan also discovers an amazing world under his fingers as he learned to read books with braille. Hopes began to grow and he dreams of writing a book. However, Soon-Ho cannot always be there for him because of her own problem of spine disability. The couple now should learn to survive alone. While Soon-Ho uneasily spends her first day waiting for his return, Young-Chan goes out for the biggest adventure of his life.
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| Spirituality and PracticeFrederic and Mary Ann BrussatA deeply moving documentary about love, living with disabilities, savoring the senses, and being present. |
| About.comJennifer MerinAn exquisite documentary about an extraordinary love. |
| Salon.comAndrew O'HehirThis is a love story of uncommon loveliness and simplicity. |
| New York PostFarran Smith NehmeGentle, simply told love stories are as rare in documentaries these days as they are in narrative film. That alone makes Yi Seung-jun's Planet of Snail a standout. |
| Daily Telegraph (UK)Robbie CollinThis is a unique love story with a universal resonance. |
| Financial TimesNigel AndrewsThe senses of taste, smell and touch aggregate to create a new perceptual cosmos. |
| PatheosEve TushnetThis is a great movie, memorable and subtle. |
| NPRStephanie ZacharekMore often Planet of Snail evokes, in radiant detail, the mutual reliance that makes good partnerships work. |
| Time OutJoshua RothkopfThe spirit of the movie is nonjudgmental, an observational intimacy that, in turn, becomes inspiring. |
| The A.V. ClubAlison WillmoreWith little story to speak of, Planet Of Snail is more of an experiential piece, closing in on the pleasure and wonder with which Young-chan takes in details like rain falling outside the window and the bark of a tree. |