The Novelist's Film
Seen it?2022 | 92 min | Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (100% 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 32 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A novelist visits a bookstore run by a young colleague who's been out of touch, then takes a walk with a film director and his wife. She meets an actress and tries to convince her to make a film together.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 82 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Won 1 Berlin award: Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize. Plus 1 other award.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$382K worldwide on a $72K budget
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 10K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Hong Sang-soo
- Lee Hye-youngJunhee
- Kim Min-heeGilsu
- Seo Young-hwaSewon
- Park Mi-soHyunwoo
- Kwon Hae-hyoHyojin
- Cho Yun-heeYangjoo
- Ha Seong-gukGyeongwoo
- Ki Joo-bongMansoo
- Lee Eun-miJaewon
- Kim Si-haChild