The Day He Arrives
Seen it?2011 | 79 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (83 on Metacritic), 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 19 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A film director who no longer makes films arrives in Seoul to meet a close friend. When the friend doesn't show up, he wanders the city aimlessly for three days, grabbing drinks and meeting women, with each day playing out like a version of the last.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
83 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$320K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- 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
- Yu Jun-sangSungjoon
- Kim Sang-joongYoungho
- Song Seon-miBoram
- Kim Bo-kyungKyungjin / Yejeon
- Kim Eui-sungJoongwon
- Park Su-minActress
- Baek Jong-hakDirector
- Ki Joo-bongProducer
- Bek Hyun-jinComposer
- Go Hyun-jungMovie Fan