The Bow. by Kim Ki-Duk. Korean Cinema Release May 12th 2005. R-15.

Although we've had a little information on the 12th Kim Ki-Duk film in the past few weeks, HanCinema have put some new stuff online about the film.

The film has recently been certified by the Korea Media Rating Board as 'R-15' and will get a general cinema release on May 12th, and as reported here yesterday / late last night it will also be shown at Cannes, but in a non-competative capacity. Kim Ki-Duk will make his first appearance at the festival too.

HanCinema also give an additional explanation of some of the themes and plot points, "The main backdrop of the film is an unmapped island and a boat floating near the island. Living together in this boat are a young girl just showing signs of budding breasts and a hale 60-year old man who is fit and healthy for his age. "The bow" is a weapon that the old man uses to protect the girl from younger men on the island. The film portrays the love between the old man and the girl".

Via HanCinema.