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5.9 / 10(6 votes)IMDb20261h 25mSouth Korea

The Day She Returns

그녀가 돌아온 날

Synopsis

​Having stepped back from acting after marriage and a subsequent divorce, actress Bae Jeongsu returns to the profession with a role in an independent film. As the film’s release approaches, she takes part in a series of press interviews, only to discover later, when asked to revisit those moments in her acting class, that she cannot clearly recall what was said.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-09-10

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema

Festival / Special Debut

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Hong Sang-soo
Screenplay & Story
Hong Sang-soo
Original Score
Hong Sang-soo
Original Title
그녀가 돌아온 날
Country of Origin
South Korea
Spoken Languages
Korean
Runtime
1h 25m
Production Studios
Jeonwonsa Film

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Hong Sang-soo

Screenplay & Story

Hong Sang-soo

Original Score & Music

Hong Sang-soo

Director of Photography

Hong Sang-soo

Film Editing

Hong Sang-soo

Producers

Hong Sang-soo

Department Leadership Roster

Hong Sang-soo

Hong Sang-soo

Director

Hong Sang-soo

Hong Sang-soo

Writer

Hong Sang-soo

Hong Sang-soo

Director of Photography

Hong Sang-soo

Hong Sang-soo

Editor

Hong Sang-soo

Hong Sang-soo

Original Music Composer

Hong Sang-soo

Hong Sang-soo

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Day She Returns

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Day She Returns about?

​Having stepped back from acting after marriage and a subsequent divorce, actress Bae Jeongsu returns to the profession with a role in an independent film. As the film’s release approaches, she takes part in a series of press interviews, only to discover later, when asked to revisit those moments in her acting class, that she cannot clearly recall what was said.

Who directed The Day She Returns?

The Day She Returns was directed by Hong Sang-soo.

Who stars in The Day She Returns?

The principal cast of The Day She Returns includes Song Seon-mi, Cho Yun-hee, Park Mi-so, Kim Sun-jin, O Yoon-soo.

When was The Day She Returns released and how long is it?

The Day She Returns was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.

Who composed the musical score for The Day She Returns?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Day She Returns was composed by Hong Sang-soo.