A short film made for Venezia 70 – Future Reloaded (2013).
Iris, a woman abroad in Seoul, teaches French and English in an idiosyncratic fashion that allows her to pursue her own philosophical and personal interests. Through four encounters over a single day, Iris probes students and strangers for information about poetry, their own histories, and their relationship to their egos.
After a scandal breaks out among several students involved in the production of a skit, a lecturer at a South Korean women’s college brings in her uncle, a famous actor, to bring the work to fruition.
The Woman Who Ran follows a woman named Gamhee who decides to visit old friends while her husband is away on a business trip. As she engages in conversations and reconnects with her female friends, she gradually realizes the complexities and nuances of their relationships. The film examines themes of friendship, marriage, and the quiet moments of everyday life.
A director, a cinematographer, and an actress spend the days leading up to a movie shoot together on-location, waiting for the director to come up with an idea for what the film will be about.
Right Now, Wrong Then is a film about a film director who meets a woman at a town. They spend a day together and later part ways. However, the director replays the same day with her, but with different outcomes. The film explores the nuances of human relationships and the impact of small choices on our lives.
Tale of Cinema is a drama that tells the story of a young man who is in love with an actress and dreams of becoming a filmmaker. The film explores themes of love, dreams, and the complexities of relationships.
On the Beach at Night Alone follows a South Korean actress who visits a seaside town in Germany to escape her troubled relationship. As she wanders the beach at night, she reflects on her life, contemplates love and loneliness, and engages in conversations with the local residents. Through her interactions, she begins to confront her own feelings of self-doubt and finds solace in the beauty of the coastal landscape.
A series of interactions take place between an established film director, his estranged daughter interested in interior design, an interior designer, and others inside a multi-story commercial and residential building.
A man travels to Seoul to find a woman he met years ago, but ends up staying in a small guesthouse where he encounters various romantic encounters and unexpected events. The story unfolds through a nonlinear timeline, revealing the man's inner thoughts and desires.
On the Occasion of Remembering the Turning Gate is a drama film that revolves around a young man named Gyungsoo who goes on a vacation to an old friend's villa. During his trip, he gets involved in a complicated romantic relationship and finds himself reminiscing about his past experiences, leading to a journey of self-discovery and existential loneliness. The film explores themes of unfaithfulness, obsessive love, and the consequences of our actions.
Recently returned to South Korea, an actress in her forties is staying with her friend and her cat. Meanwhile, an aging poet in declining health lives alone after the death of his own cat. One day, each receives a visit from a different young aspiring artist, who come equipped with questions about their careers and life itself.
The Day He Arrives is a movie about a film director who visits Seoul and meets up with old friends. As he explores the city and rekindles old relationships, he also reflects on his past and contemplates his future. The film explores themes of nostalgia, friendship, and the passage of time.
Nobody's Daughter Haewon follows the tumultuous journey of a young woman named Haewon as she tries to balance her love life, deal with the secret relationship she has with her professor, and confront the complexities of her relationship with her estranged father.
A female novelist takes a trip to a bookstore run by a younger colleague. She then meets a film director and his wife, and they take a walk in a park. Later, the novelist meets an actress and tries to convince her to collaborate on a film. They visit the bookstore again where the actress gets drunk and falls asleep.
Hotel by the River is a drama movie that takes place in a hotel located by a river. It explores the relationships between various characters, including a father and son, against the backdrop of the tranquil scenery.
A director and screenwriter in Seoul navigate their complicated on-off relationship while working on a film together. The plot unfolds with humorous and dramatic moments, exploring themes of deception, romance, and personal growth.
A former art professor reunites with his old friend and both men reminisce about their past relationship with a woman. As they try to confront their feelings and desires, they discover the challenges of navigating love, misogyny, and friendship.
The Day a Pig Fell Into the Well follows the lives of four seemingly ordinary individuals in Seoul, Korea, whose lives are intertwined by infidelity, hopelessness, and troubled marriages. As they navigate through their own personal struggles, their paths cross and their secrets are exposed, leading to a series of unexpected consequences.
Like You Know It All is a comedy-drama movie that delves into the complexities of the movie industry and personal exploration. It follows an art lecturer who faces numerous challenges and discovers unexpected truths on a trip to Jeju Island. The movie beautifully captures the essence of the entertainment world and explores themes such as infidelity and the pursuit of passion. With witty dialogues and captivating performances, Like You Know It All offers a delightful viewing experience.