Tale of Cinema
Seen it?2005 | 89 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
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 29 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
In Seoul, a suicidal student meets a young woman who decides to join him in his fatal gesture. Dongsoo, an unsuccessful filmmaker, spots a beautiful young woman, who happens to be the lead actress in the film he has just seen. Their stories will cross paths thanks to their love for cinema.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 7K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Hong Sang-soo
- Kim Sang-kyungKim Dongsoo
- Uhm Ji-wonChoi Youngsil
- Lee Ki-wooJun Sangwon
- Son SookTheater Actress
- Lee Kyung-jinSangwon's Mother
- Kim Myung-sooLee Hyungsoo
- Cho Han-chulSangwon's Older Brother
- Choi Mu-sungGyeongsang Province PD
- Lee Seung-ahNurse
- Kim Ji-inSister