Silk Shoes

Review
What would you do if you had an aging parent whose only wish before s/he dies is to be reunited with loved ones from whom they were separated by the war and subsequently the 38th parallel? In what appears to be a conscious effort to avoid the melodramatic, `Silk Shoes' addresses this issue with a creative storyline that intersperses comedy throughout. If the film had stuck with the absurdity of the situation, I anticipate it would have been an absolute gem. Unfortunately, the comedic elements are over the top and detract from the film. On the flip side, the strength of `Silk Shoes' lies in the father's tragic story and heartfelt desire to return "home" to North Korea. It is in these moments that the film will touch your heart.





Click to Editorial Reviews