

2011 · 1h 19m · Movie
A film director who no longer makes films arrives in Seoul to meet a close friend. When the friend doesn't show up, he wanders the city aimlessly for three days, grabbing drinks and meeting women, with each day playing out like a version of the last.
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In theaters: April 20, 2012
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Park Su-min
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