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The Day He Arrives
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The Day He Arrives

2011-09-08 · 79 min · ★ 6.9

Drama

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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Directors
Hong Sang-soo
Production companies
Jeonwonsa Film
Countries
South Korea
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 11,819

Top Cast

Yu Jun-sangYu Jun-sangSungjoon
Kim Sang-joongKim Sang-joongYoungho
Song Seon-miSong Seon-miBoram
Kim Bo-kyungKim Bo-kyungKyungjin / Yejeon
Kim Eui-sungKim Eui-sungJoongwon
Park Su-minActress
Baek Jong-hakBaek Jong-hakDirector 
Ki Joo-bongKi Joo-bongProducer
Bek Hyun-jinBek Hyun-jinComposer
Go Hyun-jungGo Hyun-jungMovie Fan
Ahn Jae-hongAhn Jae-hongStudent
Bae Yu-ramBae Yu-ramStudent
Jung Jae-hyungStudent

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