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The Day He Arrives (2011)
Directed by Hong Sang-soo
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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.
Rated NR | Length 79 minutes
Actors
Yu Jun-sang | Kim Sang-joong | Song Seon-mi | Kim Bo-kyung | Kim Eui-sung | Baek Jong-hak | Ki Joo-bong | Baek Hyun-jin | Ko Hyun-jung | Ahn Jae-hong | Bae Yoo-ram
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/14/2019 | TV | Streaming | Video on Demand | 7 stars |
| (Average) 7 stars |
Viewing Notes
Had to catch this on MUBI before it expires this weekend. This is movie that a quarter way into it you’re not certain it’s a very good movie but by the third act you think it’s a pretty good to great movie. I don’t think I’ve seen any Hong Sang-soo films but now I want to watch more of his work. Would love to see how his films compare and how this particular film shares similarities.
In a way it’s like a Twilight Zone-lite drama where the viewer isn’t completely sure what’s real. It’s a wild time-bender where it may be just as it is or possibly something more. Dig the approach w/using the same camera setups.
The description here doesn’t do it justice; it just covers the setup. This director, who’s kind of an asshole, returns to Seoul then runs into people from his life. Each day is a similar spin on the previous day… or is the day repeating itself? Either way it’s a weird bit to see him cross paths with these folks and becomes a very fascinating viewing for that reason.
I really like Song Seon-mi as Boram. She gets the best emotional beats. I just want to hang out with her in that bar called Novel.
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