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Critic David Ehrlich
rated 8

...a sweet and self-revealing sketch about a frustrated artist trying to free their mind.

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Cast & Crew

Hong Sang-soo
Composer
Hong Sang-soo
Director
Gi Ju-bong
As Man-soo
Kwon Hae-hyo
As Hyo-jin
Kim Min-hee
As Gil-su
Seo Young-hwa
As Se-won

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"The Novelist's Film" is a poignant drama that explores the challenges of creativity and the power of collaboration. When celebrated novelist Junhee visits an old friend who runs a bookstore, she's confronted with the harsh reality of her own creative block. A chance encounter with a film director and his wife leads to a newfound passion project: adapting one of her novels for the big screen. Joined by talented actress Kilsoo, the trio embarks on a journey of self-discovery, artistic expression, and the search for meaning in their work. As they navigate the ups and downs of the filmmaking process, they uncover the true essence of their craft and the transformative power of storytelling.

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The Novelist’s Film is currently unavailable to stream in Australia on the streaming services we have in our catalogue

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