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The Novelist's Film
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The Novelist's Film

2022-04-21 · 92 min · ★ 6.5

Drama

A novelist visits a bookstore run by a young colleague who's been out of touch, then takes a walk with a film director and his wife. She meets an actress and tries to convince her to make a film together.

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Directors
Hong Sang-soo
Production companies
Jeonwonsa Film
Countries
South Korea
Status
Released
Budget
USD 71,560
Revenue
USD 382,227

Top Cast

Lee Hye-youngLee Hye-youngJunhee
Kim Min-heeKim Min-heeGilsu
Seo Young-hwaSeo Young-hwaSewon
Park Mi-soPark Mi-soHyunwoo
Kwon Hae-hyoKwon Hae-hyoHyojin
Cho Yun-heeCho Yun-heeYangjoo
Ha Seong-gukHa Seong-gukGyeongwoo
Ki Joo-bongKi Joo-bongMansoo
Lee Eun-miJaewon
Kim Si-haKim Si-haChild

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