Everything in life comes back in full circle. The lust, the pain, the agony and the coming of age all lead us back to one single moment: the other end of the circle of life. The frequent motif of goldfishes in the water (one of the eight sacred symbols of budha) implies a harmony within the flow of life. While we go through phase changes in our existence (indicated by seasons passing by) our spirits are also affected by the world and nature that surrounds us. Spring is the awakening, the virginity of the soul and all that comes with new beginnings. Summer is uncontrolable lust, love and desire. Fall is the anguish and the anger of trusting the promise of summer (<b>Sometimes we have to let go of the things that we like</b>). winter is pain and also a guide that accompanies us back to square one: Spring again. This movie is a true example of a cinematic masterpiece and no form of review can do it justice. you have to watch the seasons change and go through growing pains to be able to cherish the divine world of Kim Ki-duk. <b>× Best Line: </b>Lust awakens the desire to possess.