The Day After
Seen it?2017 | 91 min | Drama, Romance
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (79% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a box office flop. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
On her first day at work, Ahreum replaces a woman who broke up with the boss. The wife of the boss finds a love note, bursts into the office, and mistakes Ahreum for the other woman.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
79% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
Nominated for 1 Cannes award.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$129K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 6K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Hong Sang-soo
- Kwon Hae-hyoKim Bongwan
- Kim Min-heeSong Ahreum
- Kim Sae-byukLee Changsook
- Cho Yun-heeSong Haejoo
- Ki Joo-bongTaxi Driver
- Kang Tae-uChinese Restaurant Delivery Man
- Park Ye-joo