The Day After (Korean: 그 후; RR: Geu-hu) is a 2017 South Korean drama film written, produced, directed and scored by Hong Sang-soo. It was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or in the main competition section at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival.[2][3]
| The Day After | |
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| Directed by | Hong Sang-soo |
| Written by | Hong Sang-soo |
| Produced by | Hong Sang-soo |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Kim Hyung-koo |
| Edited by | Hahm Sung-won |
| Music by | Hong Sang-soo |
Production company | Jeonwonsa Film Co. |
| Distributed by | Contents Panda |
Release dates |
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Running time | 91 minutes |
| Country | South Korea |
| Language | Korean |
| Box office | US$129,440[1] |
Cast
edit- Kwon Hae-hyo as Kim Bong-wan
- Kim Min-hee as Song Ah-reum
- Kim Sae-byuk as Lee Chang-sook
- Jo Yoon-hee as Song Hae-joo
Reception
editOn Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 79%, based on reviews from 39 critics, with an average rating of 7.32/10. The website's critical consensus reads, "The Day After may rank among the slighter works in writer-director Hong Sang-soo's filmography, yet it still presents an absorbingly earnest look at relationships in turmoil."[4] On Metacritic, the film has an average score of 72 out of 100, based on fourteen critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[5]
Awards
edit| Awards | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Cannes Film Festival | Palme d'Or | Hong Sang-soo | Nominated | |
| 12th Asian Film Awards | Best Film | The Day After | Nominated | [6] |
| Best Director | Hong Sang-soo | Nominated | ||
| Best Actress | Kim Min-hee | Nominated | ||
| 23rd Chunsa Film Art Awards | Best Director | Hong Sang-soo | Nominated | [7] |
References
edit- ^ "The Day After (2017)". Korean Film Biz Zone. Korean Film Council. Retrieved 19 November 2017.
- ^ "The 2017 Official Selection". Cannes Film Festival. 13 April 2017. Archived from the original on 17 April 2017. Retrieved 13 April 2017.
- ^ Winfey, Graham (13 April 2017). "2017 Cannes Film Festival Announces Lineup: Todd Haynes, Sofia Coppola, 'Twin Peaks' and More". IndieWire. Penske Business Media. Retrieved 13 April 2017.
- ^ "The Day After (Geu-hu) (2017)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
- ^ "The Day After Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 19 November 2017.
- ^ Lee, Edmund (11 January 2018). "Asian Film Awards 2018 nominations". South China Morning Post. South China Morning Post Publishers. Retrieved 7 May 2018.
- ^ 배효주 (3 May 2018). "제23회 춘사영화제 5월18일 개최..홍상수·김민희 참석하나". Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved 7 May 2018.
