BOOK CHON BANG HYANG
Day He Arrives, The
It could be argued that South-Korean auteur Hong Sang-soo makes the same film over and over again, but what sets each of his films apart are the refreshing nuances of each story and character. The Day He Arrives is certainly no exception to the rule. This particular feature follows filmmaker Seong-jun, who returns to Seoul from his countryside escape and catches up with old and new friends through a series of social encounters, many of which take place at a bar called Novel. Hong transcends the repetition with an odd sense of déjà vu (a theme also explored in Oki’s Movie) that brings fresh perspective to each scene, revealing a new layer to existing characters. Black and white photography of Seoul’s winter provides a gorgeous backdrop for Hong’s subtle, entertaining work. (Simon Dang)
- Yu Jun-sang - Seong-jun
- Kim Sang-joong - Young-ho
- Song Sun-Mi - Bo-ram
- Kim Bok-yung - Kyung-jin / Ye-jeon
- Hong Sang-Soo
- Kim Hyung-koo
- Kim Mir
- Hahm Sung-Won
- Jeong Yong-Jin
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