But after 20 minutes of meeting them those thoughts disappeared.
Shin: Before meeting the director and writer, I had some things in mind to explain to them. Q: Were there some references that you gave the staff? There were also some parts I couldn't bear to watch. For me personally, there are some things that remain unresolved but there were moments while watching the play that certain emotions surged. "Mom" is more than just a story about a mother and the play did a better job than me at some parts in showing that. And unlike the novel, the story felt like a big production because the characters brought each scene to life. I was excited to watch the play and I think it delivered the main message much clearly than in the book since it is communicated to the audience through the stage. Shin Kyung-sook (Shin): It takes much thought to decide whether you'll allow your work to be created into a new format but after the decision has been made, you're seeing a whole new product through the cast and production. Q: What did you think about the performance as both the author for the original book and as a member of the audience? "Please Look After Mom" will open at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts at the M Theater until March 23.Īctress Jung Hye-sun and Seo Yi-sook The original novel has been translated and sold in 15 different countries including Korea, London and Japan.
This play tells its story by depicting on the mother as a woman who embraces everything yet holds a firm ground and receives consolation not by a member of her family but someone outside her family.
Unlike last year's plays which portrayed moms as an icon of obedience and sacrifice, "Please Look After Mom" talks about maternal instincts of mothers of the 21st century. "Please Look After Mom" will be directed by Ko Seok-man and scenarist Ko Yeon-ok who wrote the stage adaptation. "Mom" is already causing a stir with news that veteran actress Baek Song-hee will appear in the play as the maternal grandmother. The play features TV stars Jung Hye-sun and Shim Yang-hong as the mother and father, Kil Yong-woo as the eldest son Young-chul and Seo Yee-sook as the role of the eldest daughter Ji-yeon.
The play, an adaptation from the book "Please Look After Mom" written by Korean author Shin Kyung-sook, is aimed at showing how ungrateful children of this generation are. You shouldn't stay sad about it for too long", is what another character will say in an attempt to console the children but their hearts are already wounded deeply. "Mothers are people who will leave quietly, without leaving a trace. "Please Look After Mom" actors (from left to right): Seo Yi-sook, Jung Hye-sun and Kil Yong-woo Įven on stage, children lose their mother.
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