The read
Critics rate it 24 points higher than audiences do. Scores higher than 87% of the 3,351 2000s drama movies in this catalog. It runs a compact 1h 29m.
Synopsis
In Seoul, a suicidal student meets a young woman who decides to join him in his fatal gesture. Dongsoo, an unsuccessful filmmaker, spots a beautiful young woman, who happens to be the lead actress in the film he has just seen. Their stories will cross paths thanks to their love for cinema.
Ratings
IMDb6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes93%
Critics rate it 24 points higher than audiences do.
91 audience votes
Key crew
- Hong Sang-sooDirector
- Hong Sang-sooWriter
- Jeong Yong-jinOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Kim Sang-kyungKim Dongsoo
- Uhm Ji-wonChoi Youngsil
- Lee Ki-wooJun Sangwon
- Son SookTheater Actress
- Lee Kyung-jinSangwon's Mother
- Kim Myung-sooLee Hyungsoo
- Cho Han-chulSangwon's Older Brother
- Choi Mu-sungGyeongsang Province PD
- Lee Seung-ahNurse
- Kim Ji-inSister
- Chu Eun-kyeongStreet Troupe
- Min YoungFemale Alumni 1
Stills
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Themes
snowuniversityseoul, south korea
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