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The Day He Arrives

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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.

movie

Status: Released

Released Date: 2011-09-08

Runtime: 79 mins

Director: Hong Sang-soo

Writer: Hong Sang-soo

Spoken language: 한국어/조선말

Genres: Drama

Original title: The Day He Arrives

Production Companies: Jeonwonsa Film

Production Countries: South Korea

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