News Ao terminar uma prova da faculdade, Jeon Sang Won encontra por acaso sua ex-namorada Choi Yeong Sil, e ambos decidem sair para jantar e beber. Os dois reacendem a antiga paixão que tinham um pelo outro e, em seguida, fazem um pacto de se suicidarem juntos após terem ficado desiludidos com o rumo que suas vidas tomaram. Esse curta-metragem comove o recém-formado em cinema Kim Dong Su, que vê uma parte de sua própria vida no enredo. Ele fica sabendo que o filme foi produzido por um de seus professores e, após uma série de coincidências, também conhece pessoalmente a atriz Yeong Sil. Tornando-se obcecado por ela, Dong Su se esforça ao máximo para se inserir no cotidiano dela, imitando cenas do filme na esperança de poder reencená-lo na vida real. (Fonte: Viki) Edit Translation
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- Native Title: 극장전
- Also Known As: Conto de Cinema , Geukjangjeon
- Screenwriter & Director: Hong Sang Soo
- Director: Choi Kook Hee
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Mature
Where to Watch Conto de Cinema
Cast & Credits
- Kim Sang KyungKim Dong SuMain Role
- Uhm Ji Won Main Role
- Lee Ki Woo Main Role
- Lee Kyung Jin[Sang Won's mother]Support Role
- Jo Han Chul[Sang Won's older brother]Support Role
- Gye Sung Yong[Former classmate]Support Role
Reviews
Confused by the Story, Intrigued by the Idea
Tale of Cinema was quite a confusing watch for me. It took a while to realize that the **first part is actually a film within the film**, while the **second part follows the real people behind it**. Once I understood that, things made more sense, but it still felt emotionally distant and hard to engage with.The concept is interesting — showing how cinema and reality can blur, and how someone might try to live out what they see on screen. However, the pacing is very slow, and the story drifts without much emotional connection. The performances are subtle, but the overall tone feels detached.
There are thoughtful ideas about regret, obsession, and imitation, but the execution left me more puzzled than moved. It’s clever in theory, but not something I’d call enjoyable. I think it would worked well in a book.
A smart idea that doesn’t quite work. Worth a watch only if you’re into Hong Sang-soo’s unique storytelling style.



















