What are the characteristics of Korean films based on true stories?

Often, they are very emotional. For example, in 'Ode to My Father', the family relationships and the hardships faced are portrayed in a way that really tugs at the heartstrings.

Films based on true stories usually have a connection to real - world emotions. The characters' experiences are often relatable because they actually happened to someone. In 'The Pursuit of Happyness', the struggles of the main character are based on a true story and many people can empathize with his fight for a better life. They also tend to attract more attention from the audience as people are generally curious about real events and the people involved. Additionally, they can sometimes bring about social change by highlighting important issues as seen in 'Erin Brockovich' which focused on environmental pollution and corporate negligence.

These films usually have a strong emotional impact. Since they are based on real events, the stories can be very moving, like stories of survival or great achievements. They can make the viewers feel a wide range of emotions from sadness to inspiration.

Many of them aimed to be as accurate as possible in depicting the real events. For instance, in 'Ford v Ferrari', the racing scenes were carefully re - created to match the historical race.

Definitely 'Ode to My Father'. It was widely loved both in South Korea and internationally. It has a very emotional story that many people can relate to. Another popular one is 'The Attorney'. It was so popular because it dealt with important social and political issues in South Korea's history. 'Silenced' also gained a lot of attention due to its powerful message about the protection of the vulnerable.

Often, they tend to have a sense of realism. For example, in 'Hostel', the seedy and sometimes dangerous nature of some hostel environments is portrayed realistically. They might also show the cultural mix that occurs in hostels. In true - story - based hostel films, there could be real - life events that drive the plot, like a mystery or a discovery that happened in an actual hostel.

They often have a sense of authenticity. For example, they might use real locations or events to make the story more believable.

The characters are usually complex and relatable. Since they are based on real people, they have real - life flaws and virtues. In a movie like 'The Pursuit of Happyness', Chris Gardner's character is full of determination but also faces many setbacks, which makes him a very human and engaging character.

One characteristic is the display of human resilience. In 'Unbroken', we see how Louis Zamperini survived the brutality of the POW camps. Another is the accurate portrayal of the environment. 'The Revenant' shows the unforgiving cold of the frontier. Also, they tend to have a strong sense of authenticity as they are based on real events.

Authenticity. They often strive to present real events and people as accurately as possible. For example, in a biographical film, the appearance and mannerisms of the real - life character are carefully recreated.