Grass (2018 film)

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]

Grass
Theatrical release poster
Hangul풀잎들
Revised RomanizationPul-ip-deul
Directed byHong Sang-soo
Produced byHong Sang-soo
Written byHong Sang-soo
StarringKim Min-hee
Jung Jin-young
Gi Ju-bong
Music byAndrew Orkin
CinematographyKim Hyung-koo
Edited bySon Yeon-ji
Production
company
Jeonwonsa Film
Distributed byJeonwonsa Film
Contents Panda
Movement
Release date
  • February 16, 2018 (2018-02-16) (Berlin)
  • October 25, 2018 (2018-10-25) (South Korea)
Running time
66 minutes
CountrySouth Korea
LanguageKorean
Box officeUS$29,976[1]

Premise

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

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Recipient Result
20196th Wildflower Film Awards[7]Best Supporting ActressKim Sae-byukWon

Production

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

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

  1. "Grass (2018)". Korean Film Biz Zone.
  2. 풀잎들. Naver (in Korean).
  3. "Grass (2018)". Korean Film Biz Zone.
  4. "홍상수x김민희 '풀잎들', BIFF 공식 일정 성료..25일 국내 개봉". OSEN (in Korean). 17 October 2018.
  5. "Critics Embrace Hong's Intimate 22nd Work GRASS in Berlin". Korean Film Biz Zone. 17 October 2018.
  6. Kiang, Jessica (16 February 2018). "Berlin Film Review: 'Grass'". Variety.
  7. Frater, Patrick (15 April 2019). "Remnants Documentary Wins Korea's Wildflower Awards". Variety. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
  8. 풀잎들. Korean Film Biz Zone (in Korean).
  9. 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.
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