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A Traveler's Needs

NR20241h 30mHong Sang-soo
IMDb 6.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 80% · Metacritic 70

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"When paths cross, souls discover each other."

Iris, a woman abroad in Seoul, teaches French and English in an idiosyncratic fashion that allows her to pursue her own philosophical and personal interests. Through four encounters over a single day, Iris probes students and strangers for information about poetry, their own histories, and their relationship to their egos.

Drama
Self-discoveryPhilosophyIdeologyTeacherRepetitionStudy AbroadKorea

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What is A Traveler's Needs (2024) about?

Iris, a woman abroad in Seoul, teaches French and English in an idiosyncratic fashion that allows her to pursue her own philosophical and personal interests. Through four encounters over a single day, Iris probes students and strangers for information about poetry, their own histories, and their relationship to their egos.

Who stars in A Traveler's Needs?

A Traveler's Needs stars Isabelle Huppert (Iris), Lee Hye-young (Wonju), Kwon Hae-hyo (Haesoon), Cho Yun-hee (Yeonhee), Ha Seong-guk (Inguk). The film was directed by Hong Sang-soo.

How long is A Traveler's Needs?

A Traveler's Needs has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2024. It is rated NR.

Is A Traveler's Needs worth watching?

A Traveler's Needs holds an IMDb rating of 6.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 80. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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