Night and Day
Night and Day

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Night and Day

2008
Movie
144 min
Korean

Kim Seong-nam travels to Paris to escape an arrest, leaving his wife behind in Korea. After he arrives, he meets an ex-girlfriend and is introduced to a small community of Korean artists.

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IMDb7.1/10
Director: Hong Sang-sooGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A young artist named Ki-young travels to Paris with the hope of meeting his girlfriend, who has moved there to pursue her dreams. He learns she has broken up with him and is now involved with another man. While in Paris, he meets a gallery owner and a young woman who may hold the key to understanding his past and future.

Critical Reception

Night and Day received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised Hong Sang-soo's distinctive directorial style, the film's exploration of themes like love, loss, and artistic struggle, and its blend of humor and melancholy. While not as widely seen as some of his other works, it is considered a significant entry in his filmography.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its subtle and observational storytelling.

  • Applauded for its nuanced portrayal of romantic entanglements and existential angst.

  • Noted for its characteristic Hong Sang-soo blend of humor and profound sadness.

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Fun Fact

The film was shot entirely in Paris, France, a departure from Hong Sang-soo's typical settings in South Korea.

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