'Burning' trivia and fun facts

Comprehensive shooting

The scene in which the main characters talk at Jong-su's house was filmed for about a month. They were only able to shoot for a few minutes every day to capture the twilight on camera.

More than one inspiration

This film was also inspired by William Faulkner's 1939 story 'Barn Burning'. Director Lee Chang-Dong described the film as "the story of a young Faulkner living in the Murakami world."

It could make history

'Burning' is the preselected film for the Oscar from South Korea, whch never has been nominated for best foreign language film.