Nobody's Daughter Haewon
Seen it?2013 | 90 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (95% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 30 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Facing her mother’s departure and the weight of a secret affair with her professor, college student Haewon drifts through a series of encounters and dreams, blurring the lines between her desires and reality.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
95% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$252K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 8K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Hong Sang-soo
- Lee Sun-kyunSeongjun
- Jung Eun-chaeHaewon
- Kim Ja-okJinju
- Ye Ji-wonYeonju
- Kim Eui-sungJungwon
- Yu Jun-sangJungsik
- Ryu Deok-hwanDongjoo
- Ki Joo-bongHoowon
- Kim Joo-heeRestaurant Owner
- Ahn Jae-hongJaehong