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The Day He Arrives

1h 19m2011Hong Sang-soo
IMDb 7.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 91% · Metacritic 83
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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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ProfessorFilm DirectorSeoul, South Korea

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What is The Day He Arrives (2011) about?

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.

Who stars in The Day He Arrives?

The Day He Arrives stars Yu Jun-sang (Sungjoon), Kim Sang-joong (Youngho), Song Seon-mi (Boram), Kim Bo-kyung (Kyungjin / Yejeon), Kim Eui-sung (Joongwon). The film was directed by Hong Sang-soo.

How long is The Day He Arrives?

The Day He Arrives has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2011.

Is The Day He Arrives worth watching?

The Day He Arrives holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 91. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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