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Tale of Cinema

20051h 29mHong Sang-soo
IMDb 6.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 93%

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In Seoul, a suicidal student meets a young woman who decides to join him in his fatal gesture. Dongsoo, an unsuccessful filmmaker, spots a beautiful young woman, who happens to be the lead actress in the film he has just seen. Their stories will cross paths thanks to their love for cinema.

Drama
SnowUniversitySeoul, South Korea

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What is Tale of Cinema (2005) about?

In Seoul, a suicidal student meets a young woman who decides to join him in his fatal gesture. Dongsoo, an unsuccessful filmmaker, spots a beautiful young woman, who happens to be the lead actress in the film he has just seen. Their stories will cross paths thanks to their love for cinema.

Who stars in Tale of Cinema?

Tale of Cinema stars Kim Sang-kyung (Kim Dongsoo), Uhm Ji-won (Choi Youngsil), Lee Ki-woo (Jun Sangwon), Son Sook (Theater Actress), Lee Kyung-jin (Sangwon's Mother). The film was directed by Hong Sang-soo.

How long is Tale of Cinema?

Tale of Cinema has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2005.

Is Tale of Cinema worth watching?

Tale of Cinema holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 93. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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