Grass (Korean: 풀잎들; RR: Pul-ip-deul) is a 2018 South Korean drama film written, produced, and directed by Hong Sang-soo.[2][3] It was released theatrically on October 25, 2018.[4]
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| Hangul | 풀잎들 |
| Revised Romanization | Pul-ip-deul |
| Directed by | Hong Sang-soo |
| Written by | Hong Sang-soo |
| Produced by | Hong Sang-soo |
| Starring | Kim Min-hee Jung Jin-young Gi Ju-bong |
| Cinematography | Kim Hyung-koo |
| Edited by | Son Yeon-ji |
| Music by | Andrew Orkin |
Production company | Jeonwonsa Film |
| Distributed by | Jeonwonsa Film Contents Panda Movement |
Release dates |
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Running time | 66 minutes |
| Country | South Korea |
| Language | Korean |
| Box office | US$29,976[1] |
Premise edit
The story about a patron of a Seoul café who observes her fellow customers as they while away their days, drawing inspiration from their conversations for her writing.[5][3]
Cast edit
- Kim Min-hee as A-reum
- Jung Jin-young as Kyung-soo
- Gi Ju-bong as Chang-soo
- Seo Young-hwa as Sung-hwa
- Kim Sae-byuk as Ji-young
- Ahn Jae-hong as Hong-soo
- Gong Min-jeung as Mi-na
- Ahn Sun-young as Yeonju
- Shin Seok-ho as Jinho
- Kim Myung-soo as Jaemyung
- Lee Yoo-young[6] as Soonyoung
Awards and nominations edit
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6th Wildflower Film Awards[7] | Best Supporting Actress | Kim Sae-byuk | Won |
Production edit
Principal photography began on September 7, 2017, and wrapped on September 21, 2017.[8]
The film marks the sixth collaboration between actress Kim Min-hee and director Hong Sang-soo.[5]
Release edit
The film premiered at the 68th Berlin International Film Festival on February 16, 2018.[6][9] In early October 2018, the film was screened in the "Korean Cinema Today – Panorama" program of the 23rd Busan International Film Festival.[4]
References edit
- ^ "Grass (2018)". Korean Film Biz Zone.
- ^ 풀잎들. Naver (in Korean).
- ^ a b "Grass (2018)". Korean Film Biz Zone.
- ^ a b "홍상수x김민희 '풀잎들', BIFF 공식 일정 성료..25일 국내 개봉". OSEN (in Korean). 17 October 2018.
- ^ a b "Critics Embrace Hong's Intimate 22nd Work GRASS in Berlin". Korean Film Biz Zone. 17 October 2018.
- ^ a b Kiang, Jessica (16 February 2018). "Berlin Film Review: 'Grass'". Variety.
- ^ Frater, Patrick (15 April 2019). "Remnants Documentary Wins Korea's Wildflower Awards". Variety. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
- ^ 풀잎들. Korean Film Biz Zone (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2018-10-17. Retrieved 2018-10-17.
- ^ Ehrlich, David (23 February 2018). "'Grass' Review: Hong Sang-soo's First Movie of 2018 Is a Beguiling 66-Minute Charmer for Hardcore Fans Only — Berlinale 2018". IndieWire.
