Right Now, Wrong Then
Seen it?2015 | 121 min | Drama, Romance
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (92% 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 romantics. If you loved Leaving Las Vegas, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 1 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
By mistake, film director Ham Chunsu arrives in Suwon a day early. With time to kill before his lecture the next day, Chunsu stops by a restored, old palace and meets an artist named Yoon Heejung. Together, they go to Heejung's workshop to look at her paintings, have Sushi with Soju for dinner, and get close. Later, they go to another café and have more drinks with Heejung's acquaintances. When asked if he is married, Chunsu is forced to reveal the fact that he is, and Heejung gets deeply disappointed...
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 81 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
4 wins and 4 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$681K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 20K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Hong Sang-soo
- Jung Jae-youngHam Chunsu
- Kim Min-heeYoon Heejung
- Youn Yuh-jungKang Deoksoo
- Ki Joo-bongKim Wonho
- Choi Hwa-jeongBang Sooyoung
- Yu Jun-sangAhn Seonggook
- Seo Young-hwaJoo Youngsil
- Ko AsungYeom Bora