Geuk jang jeon (2005)
Release Year: 2005
Nation: France, South Korea
Alternative Title: Tale of Cinema, Conto de Cinema, Conte de cinéma, Příběh filmu, Eine Kinogeschichte
Director: Hong Sang-soo
Writer: Hong Sang-soo
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Hong Sang-soo, Lewis Taewan Kim
Executive Producer: Marin Karmitz
Companies: ARTE France Cinéma, Jeonwonsa Film, MK2 Films, MVP Happinet
Genre: Drama
Budget: N/A
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Keywords
Keywords: seoul, south korea, snow, university
Story
In Seoul, a suicidal student meets a young woman who decides to join him in his fatal gesture. Meanwhile, Dong-soo, an unsuccessful filmmaker, spots a beautiful young woman at a party, who happens to be the lead actress in the film he has just seen. Their stories intertwine as they all grapple with their desires and circumstances.
Summary
Geuk jang jeon (2005) is a South Korean drama directed by Hong Sang-soo. Set in Seoul, the film explores themes of love, desire, and fate through the lives of its characters, who are connected by their shared passion for cinema. Despite being an unsuccessful filmmaker himself, Dong-soo becomes obsessed with a young woman he sees at a party, while a suicidal student finds unexpected companionship. The story unfolds against the backdrop of snow-covered Seoul, with each character navigating their own struggles and seeking solace in one another.
