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The Day He Arrives 북촌방향

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The Day He Arrives (Korean: 북촌 방향; RR: Bukchon banghyang; lit. 'Towards Bukchon') is a 2011 South Korean drama film written and directed by Hong Sang-soo. The film is in black and white. It premiered on 19 May 2011 in the Un Certain Regard section of the 64th Cannes Film Festival.

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The Day He Arrives (북촌방향) — verified Korean film. Released 2011-01-01. Directed by Hong Sang-soo. 2 verified cast.

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• Runtime (min): 79
• Genre: drama film
• Original language: Korean
• Title: The Day He Arrives
• Korean Title: 북촌 방향
• Director: Hong Sang-soo
• Year: 2011
• Premiere Date: 19 May 2011
• Premiere Festival: 64th Cannes Film Festival
• Release Date: 2011년 9월 8일
• Country: 대한민국
• Film Number: 열세 번째 작품
• Festival: 64회 칸 국제영화제

Cast (2)

• Yu Jun-sang
• Kim Sang-joong

Director

• Hong Sang-soo

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