Like You Know It All

Like You Know It All

2009 · 128 min · ★ 5.8 · Drama, Comedy

A South Korean art house film director is first invited to serve on the panel of a film festival, then to guest lecture at a film school.

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

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