In Our Day

In Our Day
Theatrical release poster
우리의 하루
Directed byHong Sang-soo
Written byHong Sang-soo
Produced byHong Sang-soo
StarringKi Joobong
Kim Min-hee
Song Sunmi
Park Miso
Ha Seongguk
Kim Seungyun
CinematographyHong Sang-soo
Edited byHong Sang-soo
Music byHong Sang-soo
Production
company
Jeonwonsa Film Company
Release dates
  • May 25, 2023 (2023-05-25) (Cannes)
  • October 19, 2023 (2023-10-19) (South Korea)
Running time
84 minutes
CountrySouth Korea
LanguageKorean

In Our Day (Korean: 우리의 하루) is a 2023 South Korean drama film, and the 30th feature film written and directed by Hong Sang-soo, who also produced, photographed, scored and edited the film.[1][2]

The film had its world premiere at the Directors' Fortnight section of the 2023 Cannes Film Festival,[3] and it was selected for the main slate section of the 2023 New York Film Festival.[4]

Plot

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.

Cast

  • Ki Joobong as Uiju[1]
  • Kim Min-hee as Sangwon
  • Song Sunmi as Jungsoo
  • Park Miso as Jisoo
  • Ha Seongguk as Jaewon
  • Kim Seungyun as Kijoo

Production

The film was produced by the Jeonwonsa Film Company, and was shot in Seoul in 2022.[5]

Release

In Our Day premiered at the Directors Fortnight main selection of the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, on May 25.[6] It was also shown at the Main Slate section of the 2023 New York Film Festival, alongside Hong's other 2023 film feature, In Water.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b "In Our Day". Quinzaine des cinéastes. Retrieved 2023-12-19.
  2. ^ Pearce, Leonard (2023-05-16). "First Trailer for Hong Sang-soo's 30th Feature Film In Our Day, Premiering at Cannes". Retrieved 2023-12-19.
  3. ^ Goodfellow, Melanie (2023-04-18). "Cannes Directors' Fortnight Unveils 2023 Line-Up: Michel Gondry, Hong Sangsoo, 'Good Time' DoP Sean Price Williams Make Cut – Full List & Film Details". Deadline. Retrieved 2023-12-19.
  4. ^ a b "61st New York Film Festival Main Slate Announced". Film at Lincoln Center. 2023-08-08. Retrieved 2023-12-19.
  5. ^ Kiang, Jessica (2023-10-11). "'In Our Day' Review: Hong Sang-soo Murmurs Sweet Little Somethings About Life's Unseen Connections". Variety. Retrieved 2023-12-19.
  6. ^ "Selection 2023". Quinzaine des cinéastes. Retrieved 2023-12-19.