Right Now, Wrong Then

Right Now, Wrong Then

Directed by Hong Sang-soo

Produced by Jeonwonsa Film

2015121 min7.0 / 10

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...

Questions people ask

  • 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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58/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity45

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise60

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love70

How much audiences actually like it

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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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