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There Are No Words

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Over 40 years ago, filmmaker Min Sook Lee's mother died by suicide. Using her camera, Lee explores long-held silences, unstable memories and unforgettable truths, attempting to understand what happened.

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Rachel West That Shelf While its emotional sincerity is undeniable, its insular focus and unresolved narrative leave the viewer more as an observer than a participant in Lee’s healing process. Nov 25, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Synopsis Over 40 years ago, filmmaker Min Sook Lee's mother died by suicide. Using her camera, Lee explores long-held silences, unstable memories and unforgettable truths, attempting to understand what happened.
Director
Min Sook Lee
Producer
Sherien Barsoum, Chanda Chevannes
Screenwriter
Min Sook Lee, Min Sook Lee
Production Co
National Film Board of Canada
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 38m