The Day He Arrives

The Day He Arrives

6.9IMDb Score
Released:2011-09-08
Genre:Drama
Duration:79 min
Country:South Korea
Director:Hong Sang-soo
Actors:Yu Jun-sang, Kim Sang-joong, Song Sun-mi, Kim Bo-kyung, Kim Eui-sung
Production:Jeonwonsa Film

Overview:

A film director who no longer makes films arrives in Seoul to meet a close friend. When the friend doesn't show up, he wanders the city aimlessly for three days, grabbing drinks and meeting women, with each day playing out like a version of the last.

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