

A film director who no longer makes films arrives in Seoul to meet a close friend. When the friend doesn't show up, he wanders the city aimlessly for three days, grabbing drinks and meeting women, with each day playing out like a version of the last.

Yu Jun-sang
Sungjoon
Lead
Kim Sang-joong
Youngho

Song Seon-mi
Boram

Kim Bo-kyung
Kyungjin / Yejeon

Kim Eui-sung
Joongwon
Park Su-min
Actress

Baek Jong-hak
Director

Ki Joo-bong
Producer
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Hong Sang-soo's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. The Day He Arrives is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”