영화 <아들>을 통해 본 상실의 고통과 애도의 어려움에 답하는 교회의 역할 모색

Abstract

Purpose of Research: This study aims to analyze films based on theoretical discussions of loss and mourning, examining the pain and challenges of grieving experienced by individuals who have lost loved ones. By doing so, it seeks to emphasize the need for healthy mourning and highlights the role of the church in this process. Research Contents and Methods:The loss of a loved one disrupts daily life, threatening the well-being of the bereaved. Accordingly, this paper explores the meaning of mourning as a process of overcoming the ever-present threat of loss and the accompanying suffering. In particular, an in-depth analysis of the film The Son is conducted to examine the process of loss and mourning. Despite the challenges of personal grief, the narrative demonstrates the possibility of reconciliation and forgiveness instead of revenge in the context of relationships with offenders. Through this film’s unique case, the study considers how the church might approach wounded individuals facing daily crises due to various forms of loss, serving as a companion and guide in their journey of mourning. Results/Conclusions:As a setting for mourning, the church should become a space where the painful emotions associated with loss are acknowledged and expressed, enabling the sharing of grief. Ultimately, the church should provide a spiritual response to those in despair who cannot return to their pre-loss state. When the church fulfills this role, it will not serve merely as a one-directional place of petition to God but as a practical setting for cultivating and maintaining a social support network that empathizes with and tends to the suffering of its members