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The Day a Pig Fell Into the Well

1996Movie1 h 57 min

Drama
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6

A melancholic, layered drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

The lives of 4 interconnected South Koreans – a married couple, a novelist the wife is having an affair with, and a second woman the novelist is simultaneously involved with.

Feels like

  • South Korean Cinema
  • Interconnected Lives
  • Complex Relationships
  • Adultery
  • Melancholy
  • Social Commentary
  • Family Dynamics
  • Character-Driven
  • Class and Capitalism

Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Hong Sang-soo
Written by
Hong Sang-soo, Suh Shin-hye, Gu Hyo-seo
Produced by
Lee Woo-Suk
Music by
Ok Kil-sung

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Facts

May 4, 1996 · 1 h 57 min · Drama

Released
May 4, 1996
Runtime
1 h 57 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Korean
Made in
South Korea
Available in
6 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Day a Pig Fell Into the Well?"

Questions about The Day a Pig Fell Into the Well

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Where can I stream The Day a Pig Fell Into the Well?

ARROW

In the United States, The Day a Pig Fell Into the Well streams on ARROW. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is The Day a Pig Fell Into the Well worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.6).

Is The Day a Pig Fell Into the Well good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Day a Pig Fell Into the Well plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is The Day a Pig Fell Into the Well in English?

Korean

No, it was made in Korean.