On the Beach at Night Alone
Directed by Hong Sang-soo
Produced by Jeonwonsa Film
A contemplative, melancholic portrait of a woman alone in a foreign seaside town, wrestling with the meaning of love and her complicity in an affair.
In a foreign city, an actress wanders through a seaside town, reflecting on her relationship with a married man. How important is love in one’s life? Younghee wants to find out.
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Questions people ask
Is On the Beach at Night Alone sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.
Is On the Beach at Night Alone violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
Is On the Beach at Night Alone scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.
Does On the Beach at Night Alone end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.
Is On the Beach at Night Alone easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Distinctly its own thing.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like On the Beach at Night Alone
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as On the Beach at Night Alone
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like On the Beach at Night Alone, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like On the Beach at Night Alone, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like On the Beach at Night Alone, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
