"Thrums gently with the wisdom of artists who, subject to the battery of public opinion, have stayed committed to their craft. It’s a film of slightly drunken, ultimately dignified humility." - Zachary Barnes, Wall Street Journal
"A wry comedy of manners that muses, in its unassuming way, on the creative act." - Wendy Ide, Observer
In the wake of a scandal that led to the dismissal of the director of a play put on by her department, university lecturer Jeonim (Kim Minhee) quickly asks her erstwhile thespian uncle Chu Sieon (Kwon Haehyo) to step in as a substitute director. Invigorated by the opportunity to relive his theater days, Chu Sieon quickly becomes a fixture on campus, even catching feelings for Jeonim’s colleague Professor Jeong (Cho Yunhee). For his 32nd feature film, Hong Sangsoo (SAIC MFA 1989) delivers a witty and warm meditation on loneliness, creativity, and connection. Siskel Film Center exclusive.
Awards & Nominations
Official selection - Locarno Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, New York Film Festival, Vienna Film Festival
The Film Center is ADA accessible. This presentation will be projected without open captions. The theater is hearing-loop equipped. For accessibility requests, please email filmcenter@saic.edu