On the Beach at Night Alone

On the Beach at Night Alone

2017 · 101 min · ★ 6.5 · Drama

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.

Directed by Hong Sang-soo · Written by Hong Sang-soo

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