Grass
Seen it?2018 | 66 min | Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (92% 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 anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 6 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Ahreum sits in a small café, typing on her laptop. Around her, customers enact various dramas from their lives. Is she writing what she hears or is she hearing what's been written?
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$30K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 4K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Hong Sang-soo
- Kim Min-heeAhreum
- Jung Jin-youngKyungsoo
- Ki Joo-bongChangsoo
- Seo Young-hwaSunghwa
- Kim Sae-byukJiyoung
- Ahn Jae-hongHongsoo
- Gong Min-jeungMina
- Shin Seok-hoJinho
- Kim Myung-sooJaemyung
- Lee You-youngSoonyoung