Tale of Cinema
극장전
Synopsis
In Seoul, a suicidal student meets a young woman who decides to join him in his fatal gesture. Dongsoo, an unsuccessful filmmaker, spots a beautiful young woman, who happens to be the lead actress in the film he has just seen. Their stories will cross paths thanks to their love for cinema.
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Original TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-04-13
Top Cast
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Kim Sang-kyung
Kim Dongsoo
Uhm Ji-won
Choi Youngsil
Lee Ki-woo
Jun Sangwon
Son Sook
Theater Actress
Lee Kyung-jin
Sangwon's Mother
Kim Myung-soo
Lee Hyungsoo
Cho Han-chul
Sangwon's Older Brother
Choi Mu-sung
Gyeongsang Province PD
Lee Seung-ah
Nurse
Kim Ji-in
Sister
Chu Eun-kyeong
Street Troupe
Min Young
Female Alumni 1
Han Gab-soo
Street Troupe
Kye Seong-yong
Alumni
Kang Seung-min
Ttangttal
Hwang Taek-ha
Alumni
Release History & Theatrical Window
Mar del Plata Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hong Sang-soo
- Screenplay & Story
- Hong Sang-soo
- Original Score
- Jeong Yong-jin
- Original Title
- 극장전
- Country of Origin
- South Korea, France
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Jeonwonsa Film, ARTE France Cinéma, MVP Happinet, OCN, MK2 Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hong Sang-soo
Hong Sang-soo
Jeong Yong-jin
Kim Hyung-koo
Hahm Sung-won
Hong Sang-soo, Marin Karmitz, Choi Yong-bae, Nathalie Kreuther
Department Leadership Roster
Hong Sang-soo
Director
Hong Sang-soo
Producer
Hong Sang-soo
Writer
Hahm Sung-won
Editor
Kim Hyung-koo
Director of Photography
Jeong Yong-jin
Original Music Composer
Marin Karmitz
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tale of Cinema
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tale of Cinema about?
In Seoul, a suicidal student meets a young woman who decides to join him in his fatal gesture. Dongsoo, an unsuccessful filmmaker, spots a beautiful young woman, who happens to be the lead actress in the film he has just seen. Their stories will cross paths thanks to their love for cinema.
Who directed Tale of Cinema?
Tale of Cinema was directed by Hong Sang-soo.
Who stars in Tale of Cinema?
The principal cast of Tale of Cinema includes Kim Sang-kyung, Uhm Ji-won, Lee Ki-woo, Son Sook, Lee Kyung-jin.
When was Tale of Cinema released and how long is it?
Tale of Cinema was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Tale of Cinema?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tale of Cinema was composed by Jeong Yong-jin.