A young boy is raised by a Buddhist master in the Korean wilderness, learning wisdom and compassion through hands-on experience and rigorous training. However, when he discovers his sexual desires, he leaves his spiritual path to pursue a romantic relationship. After failing to adjust to modern life and committing a crime of passion, he finds himself in jail. Upon release, he returns to his master seeking spiritual redemption and a path to reconcile with his past, but at a great cost to his physical well-being.
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring
A young boy grows up in a serene and isolated environment, nurtured by a wise Buddhist monk within a floating temple that seems to transcend the constraints of time.
