In Our Day Explained

Native Name:Korean: 우리의 하루
Director:Hong Sang-soo
Producer:Hong Sang-soo
Starring:Ki Joobong
Kim Min-hee
Song Sunmi
Park Miso
Ha Seongguk
Kim Seungyun
Cinematography:Hong Sang-soo
Editing:Hong Sang-soo
Music:Hong Sang-soo
Studio:Jeonwonsa Film Company
Runtime:84 minutes
Country:South Korea
Language:Korean

In Our Day 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

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.

References

  1. Web site: In Our Day . 2023-12-19 . Quinzaine des cinéastes . en.
  2. Web site: Pearce . Leonard . 2023-05-16 . First Trailer for Hong Sang-soo's 30th Feature Film In Our Day, Premiering at Cannes . 2023-12-19 . en-US.
  3. Web site: 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 . 2023-12-19 . Deadline . en-US.
  4. Web site: 2023-08-08 . 61st New York Film Festival Main Slate Announced . 2023-12-19 . Film at Lincoln Center . en.
  5. Web site: Kiang . Jessica . 2023-10-11 . 'In Our Day' Review: Hong Sang-soo Murmurs Sweet Little Somethings About Life's Unseen Connections . 2023-12-19 . Variety . en-US.
  6. Web site: Selection 2023 . 2023-12-19 . Quinzaine des cinéastes . en.