The Day After (2017 film)
2017 film
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The Day After (Korean: 그 후; RR: Geu hu) is a 2017 South Korean drama film written, produced, directed and scored by Hong Sang-soo. It was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or in the main competition section at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival.[2][3]
| The Day After | |
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Film poster | |
| Directed by | Hong Sang-soo |
| Written by | Hong Sang-soo |
| Produced by | Hong Sang-soo |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Kim Hyung-koo |
| Edited by | Hahm Sung-won |
| Music by | Hong Sang-soo |
Production company | Jeonwonsa Film Co. |
| Distributed by | Contents Panda |
Release dates |
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Running time | 91 minutes |
| Country | South Korea |
| Language | Korean |
| Box office | US$129,440[1] |
Cast
- Kwon Hae-hyo as Kim Bong-wan
- Kim Min-hee as Song Ah-reum
- Kim Sae-byuk as Lee Chang-sook
- Jo Yoon-hee as Song Hae-joo
Reception
On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 79%, based on reviews from 39 critics, with an average rating of 7.32/10. The website's critical consensus reads, "The Day After may rank among the slighter works in writer-director Hong Sang-soo's filmography, yet it still presents an absorbingly earnest look at relationships in turmoil."[4] On Metacritic, the film has an average score of 72 out of 100, based on fourteen critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[5]
Awards
| Awards | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Cannes Film Festival | Palme d'Or | Hong Sang-soo | Nominated | |
| 12th Asian Film Awards | Best Film | The Day After | Nominated | [6] |
| Best Director | Hong Sang-soo | Nominated | ||
| Best Actress | Kim Min-hee | Nominated | ||
| 23rd Chunsa Film Art Awards | Best Director | Hong Sang-soo | Nominated | [7] |