Refracted Realities : The Existential Mindscapes of Hong Sang-soo
HaHaHa / HaHaHa
Screening Schedule
Screening 1
- 16th December
- 8.45 pm
- new 3
Screening 2
- 18th December
- 3.00 pm
- audi 1
Director's bio
Hong Sang Soo
Hong Sang-soo, born on October 25, 1960, in Seoul, South Korea, is a renowned film director and screenwriter. He is celebrated for his slow-paced films that explore love affairs and everyday dilemmas in contemporary South Korea1. Hong made his directorial debut in 1996 with "The Day a Pig Fell into the Well" and has since directed numerous acclaimed films. His works often feature themes of domestic realism, with scenes set in everyday locations like cafes, hotels, and residential streets1. Hong's films have been showcased at major international film festivals, including Cannes, Berlin, and Venice. He has received several prestigious awards, such as the Prix Un Certain Regard at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival for "Hahaha" and the Silver Bear for Best Director at the 70th Berlin International Film Festival for "The Woman Who Ran"1. Hong is known for his spontaneous filmmaking style, often writing scenes on the day of shooting and making changes throughout the day. His unique approach and insightful storytelling have made him a significant figure in the world of cinema.
Synopsis
Filmmaker Jo Munkyung plans to leave Seoul to live in Canada. So days before his departure, he meets his close friend BANG Jungshik who is a film critic, at a nearby mountain to drink ‘makgeolli’ a Korean traditional alcoholic beverage made from rice. After a few rounds, they find out that coincidentally, they have both been to the same small seaside town, Tongyeong recently. They decide to reveal their accounts of the trip over drinks, under the condition that they only stick to pleasant memories.
Details of Cast
Kim Sang-kyung as Jo Moon-kyeong Moon So-ri as Wang Seong-ok Yoo Jun-sang as Bang Joong-sik Kim Gyu-ri as No Jeong-hwa Ye Ji-won as Ahn Yeon-joo Gi Ju-bong as Tong-yeong Kim Kang-woo as Kang Jeong-ho Kim Yeong-ho as General Lee Soon-shin Youn Yuh-jung as Moon-kyeong's mother
Details of Crew
Cinematography: Park Hong-yeol Editing: Hahm Sung-won Music: Jeong Yong-jin
Producer Details
HONG Sangsoo, KIM Kyounghee
Writer Details
Hong Sang-soo
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