By the Stream (Korean: 수유천; RR: Suyucheon, also known as Suyoocheon) is a 2024 South Korean drama film written and directed by Hong Sang-soo.[1] In August 2024, the film was selected to compete for the Golden Leopard at the 77th Locarno Film Festival, where Kim Min-hee won Pardo for Best Performance Award.[2]
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| Hangul | 수유천 |
| Revised Romanization | Suyucheon |
| Directed by | Hong Sang-soo |
| Written by | Hong Sang-soo |
| Produced by | Hong Sang-soo |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Hong Sang-soo |
| Edited by | Hong Sang-soo |
| Music by | Hong Sang-soo |
Production company | Jeonwonsa Film |
Release date |
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Running time | 111 minutes |
| Country | South Korea |
| Language | Korean |
Premise
editArt instructor Jeonim asks her uncle Sieon, a former actor, to write and direct a play for the theatre festival at the university where she teaches. Her boss, Jeong, is a fan of Sieon, and the pair develop feelings for each other to Jeonim's dismay.[3]
Cast
edit- Kim Min-hee as Jeonim, a university art instructor
- Kwon Hae-hyo as Sieon, a former actor turned bookstore owner
- Cho Yun-hee as Jeong, Jeonim's boss
- Ha Seong-guk
- Kang Soyi
- Park Hanbitnara
- O Yoonsoo
- Park Miso
- Lee Kyoungmin
- Han Nuri
- Kim Sunjin
Release
editBy the Stream debuted on 16 August 2024 in the Concorso Internazionale competition at the 77th Locarno Film Festival.[4] Ahead of the film's premiere, it was acquired for international sales by Finecut,[1] from whom Cinema Guild purchased North American theatrical distribution rights.[5]
In September 2024, By the Stream will screen in the Centrepiece section of the Toronto International Film Festival, marking the film's North American debut.[6] The film is also slated to screen at the 2024 New York Film Festival.[7]
Reception
editCritical response
editOn the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of 10 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 8/10.[8]
Accolades
edit| Award | Ceremony date | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| Locarno Film Festival | 17 August 2024 | Golden Leopard | By the Stream | Nominated | [4] |
| Leopard for Best Performance | Kim Min-hee | Won | [9] |
References
edit- ^ a b Frater, Patrick. "Hong Sang-soo's 'By the Stream' Picked Up by Korea's Finecut Ahead of Locarno Premiere". Variety. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
- ^ "Locarno77: The Pardo d'Oro goes to Akiplėša (Toxic) by Saulė Bliuvaitė, a striking vision of the teenage female body as a battleground". Locarno Film Festival. August 17, 2024. Archived from the original on August 17, 2024. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
- ^ Lodge, Guy. "'By the Stream' Review: Hong Sangsoo's Wry, Strangely Sweet Ode to Art, Love and Eel". Variety. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
- ^ a b "Suyoocheon". Locarno Film Festival. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
- ^ Frater, Patrick. "Hong Sang-soo's Locarno-Bound 'By the Stream' Set for North American Release (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
- ^ Pond, Steve (6 August 2024). "Toronto Film Festival Adds 43 International Movies From 41 Countries". The Wrap. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
- ^ Lattanzio, Ryan (6 August 2024). "NYFF Reveals Main Slate: Sean Baker, Mike Leigh, Brady Corbet Join Lineup". Indiewire. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
- ^ "By the Stream". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
- ^ Guy Lodge (August 17, 2024). "Lithuanian Teen Drama 'Toxic' Wins Big at Locarno Film Festival". Variety. Archived from the original on August 17, 2024. Retrieved August 17, 2024.