

The Day He Arrives
2011-09-08 · 79 min · ★ 6.9
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.
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- Directors
- Hong Sang-soo
- Production companies
- Jeonwonsa Film
- Countries
- South Korea
- Status
- Released
- Revenue
- USD 11,819
Top Cast
Yu Jun-sangSungjoon
Kim Sang-joongYoungho
Song Seon-miBoram
Kim Bo-kyungKyungjin / Yejeon
Kim Eui-sungJoongwon
Baek Jong-hakDirector
Ki Joo-bongProducer
Bek Hyun-jinComposer
Go Hyun-jungMovie Fan
Ahn Jae-hongStudent
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