
Right Now, Wrong Then
Directed by Hong Sang-soo
Produced by Jeonwonsa Film
A bittersweet encounter between two artists that blooms with warmth and attraction before collapsing under the weight of an undisclosed truth.
By mistake, film director Ham Chunsu arrives in Suwon a day early. With time to kill before his lecture the next day, Chunsu stops by a restored, old palace and meets an artist named Yoon Heejung. Together, they go to Heejung's workshop to look at her paintings, have Sushi with Soju for dinner, and get close. Later, they go to another café and have more drinks with Heejung's acquaintances. When asked if he is married, Chunsu is forced to reveal the fact that he is, and Heejung gets deeply disappointed...
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Is Right Now, Wrong Then violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
Is Right Now, Wrong Then sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.
Is Right Now, Wrong Then scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Is Right Now, Wrong Then easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.
Does Right Now, Wrong Then end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of films.
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