The Day He Arrives
aka Bukchon Banghyang First screened in February 2019
Director: Hong Sang-soo. Cast: Yoo Jun-sang, Kim Sang-joong, Kim Bo-kyung, Song Seon-mi, Park Soo-min, Kim Eui-sung, Ahn Jae-hong, Bae Yoo-ram, Jeong Ji-hyeong, Gi Ju-bong, Baek Jong-hak, Baik Hyun-jin, Go Hyun-jung. Screenplay: Hong Sang-soo. Twitter Capsule:
A jewel that finally inspires my adoration for a director many of you love. Slippery, funny, moving, insightful.
VOR:④
"Originality" and "risk" are tricky concepts since Hong purposely repeats himself, but this is an especially lithe, sharp version of his unique mode.
