A Little Monk

A compassionate tale of longing, resilience, and the human heart, this award-winning and visually stunning film explores the lives of three Buddhist monks living in the forested mountains of Korea. An Ohio premiere! Do-nyeom, a 9-year old abandoned by his mother to be raised by a temple master, yearns for the secular life of all the other boys in his school and looks for sympathy to his 20-year-old "brother" who is struggling with the prospect of an entire life spent without romantic relationship. A Little Monk gently builds to a heartbreaking conclusion of Do-nyeom's quest for an adoptive mother. (South Korea, 102 mins.)

Although not expressly made for children, this film presents a child's perspective with great sensitivity. Subtitled. Some adult situations, mild language, and brief nudity.

Please note: If you would like to discuss the specifics of any film before viewing it with your child, please call Shelly Casto, educator for school and family programs, at (614) 688-3986.


series support credits

Presented by Cardinal Health and the Ohio Arts Council.

Education season presented by Bank One.

Season support for film/video provided by the Rohauer Collection Foundation and the Corporate Annual Fund of the Wexner Center Foundation.


series special thanks

Special thanks to Kenny S. Kwak, Kenny & Co. Entertainment; Sara Duran, Walt Disney Pictures; Placida Romero, Disney Channel; Tim Lanza, Douris Corporation; Anna Lehmann, First Run Features; Marie Bonnel, Cultural Services of the French Embassy, New York City; and Francesca Breccia, Media Luna Entertainment.