Tale of Cinema
In Seoul, a suicidal student meets a young woman who decides to join him in his fatal gesture. Dongsoo, an unsuccessful filmmaker, spots a beautiful young woman, who happens to be the lead actress in the film he has just seen. Their stories will cross paths thanks to their love for cinema.
Where to watch Tale of Cinema in United States
Can I watch Tale of Cinema in United States? Yes — you can stream Tale of Cinema in United States on Rakuten Viki, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies.
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Where is Tale of Cinema streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Rakuten Viki | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| India | MUBI | — |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | Rakuten Viki | — |
| France | — | Sooner, LaCinetek, ARTE VOD |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| South Korea | Netflix, wavve, Netflix Standard with Ads, TVING | wavve |
About Tale of Cinema
Tale of Cinema is a 2005 Korean-language drama film directed by Hong Sang-soo. The cast is led by Kim Sang-kyung, Uhm Ji-won, Lee Ki-woo. It has a runtime of 1h 29m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Rakuten Viki.
Tale of Cinema was produced by Jeonwonsa Film, ARTE France Cinéma, and MVP Happinet and made in South Korea and France. It was released on May 27, 2005.
- Director
- Hong Sang-soo
- Writers
- Hong Sang-soo
- Release date
- May 27, 2005
- Original language
- Korean
- Status
- Released
- Country
- South Korea, France
- Production
- Jeonwonsa Film, ARTE France Cinéma, MVP Happinet
Tale of Cinema cast & crew
Tale of Cinema was directed by Hong Sang-soo and written by Hong Sang-soo.
The cast features Kim Sang-kyung as Kim Dongsoo, Uhm Ji-won as Choi Youngsil, Lee Ki-woo as Jun Sangwon, Son Sook as Theater Actress, Lee Kyung-jin as Sangwon's Mother, and Kim Myung-soo as Lee Hyungsoo.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jeong Yong-jin, cinematography is by Kim Hyung-koo, and it was produced by Hong Sang-soo and Marin Karmitz.
Is Tale of Cinema worth watching?
Tale of Cinema holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 90 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 29m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, Tale of Cinema is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Tale of Cinema
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Cast of Tale of Cinema
Kim Sang-kyung
Kim Dongsoo
Uhm Ji-won
Choi Youngsil
Lee Ki-woo
Jun Sangwon
Son Sook
Theater Actress
Lee Kyung-jin
Sangwon's Mother
Kim Myung-soo
Lee Hyungsoo
Cho Han-chul
Sangwon's Older Brother
Choi Mu-sung
Gyeongsang Province PD
Lee Seung-ah
Nurse
Kim Ji-in
Sister
Chu Eun-kyeong
Street Troupe
Min Young
Female Alumni 1
Tale of Cinema — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Tale of Cinema in United States?
Tale of Cinema is streaming on Rakuten Viki in United States.
▸Is Tale of Cinema on Rakuten Viki?
Yes — Tale of Cinema is currently available on Rakuten Viki in United States.
▸What language is Tale of Cinema in?
Tale of Cinema is originally in Korean. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Tale of Cinema?
Tale of Cinema runs 1 hours 29 minutes (89 minutes).
▸What is Tale of Cinema rated?
It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 90 ratings.
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