In Our Day
dir. Hong Sang-soo · 2023
Life is a continuous cycle of seeking connection and understanding across generations, highlighting the importance of sharing experiences and wisdom.
An actress in her forties finds herself in a quiet apartment, sharing space with her friend and a cat, while an aging poet grapples with the absence of his own feline companion. As young artists seek wisdom from these seasoned souls, the film unfolds like a series of gentle conversations, each revealing the weight of unfulfilled dreams and the complexities of artistic identity. Watching it feels like a slow walk through a gallery of human experience, where every dialogue resonates with the echoes of past choices and the bittersweet nature of companionship.
Recently returned to South Korea, an actress in her forties is staying with her friend and her cat. Meanwhile, an aging poet in declining health lives alone after the death of his own cat. One day, each receives a visit from a different young aspiring artist, who come equipped with questions about their careers and life itself.
