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Tale of Cinema

2005Movie1 h 29 min

Drama
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes93%74%

A melancholic, moving drama movie about everyday modern life and show business.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Korean Independent Cinema
  • Existential Drama
  • Non-Linear Storytelling
  • Melancholy Mood
  • Showbiz
  • Character-Driven
  • Arthouse Film
  • Seoul Setting
  • Ambiguous Ending

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Hong Sang-soo
Written by
Hong Sang-soo
Produced by
Hong Sang-soo, Marin Karmitz
Music by
Jeong Yong-jin

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Facts

May 27, 2005 · 1 h 29 min · Suicide Themes

Released
May 27, 2005
Runtime
1 h 29 min
Content
Suicide Themes
Genres
Drama
Original language
Korean
Made in
South Korea, France
Available in
125 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Tale of Cinema?"

Questions about Tale of Cinema

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Where can I stream Tale of Cinema?

Rakuten Viki

In the United States, Tale of Cinema streams on Rakuten Viki. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 120 other countries.

Is Tale of Cinema worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 6.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 93%). Critics rate it higher (93 out of 100) than audiences (71).

Is Tale of Cinema plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Tale of Cinema in English?

Korean

No, it was made in Korean.