The Day He Arrives (Book-chon-bang-hyang / 북촌방향) (북촌방향)

Produced by JEONWONSA Film Co.

Yu Junsang Kim Sangjoong

Song Sunmi Kim Bokyung

Ko Hyunjung Kim Euisung

Park Sumin Kee Joobong

Paik Jonghak Baik Hyunjhin

Ahn Jaehong Bae Yuram Jung Jeehyung

Written and Directed by Hong Sangsoo

THE DAY HE ARRIVES

CONSTITUTIONAL COURT INTERSECTION

Youngho's phone is off.

I should've called before coming.

I 'll just wait nearby I have nowhere to go.

I'm not going to meet anyone besides him.

What should I do for the few days I'm here?

I'll go sightseeing and buy some books.

Eat some good food.

Quietly pass through Seoul.

Nice and quiet.

Then back home in a flash!

Director Yoo!

What are you doing here?

- Hi. - It's great to see you.

- What are you doing here? - So nice to see you.

- How have you been? - Good.

- Getting some coffee? - Yes, with friends.

I'm meeting some students later.

I see...

- Making any films these days? - I don't live here now.

- You don't live in Seoul? - No, I don't.

I see. Where are you headed?

Just walking around before

meeting someone later.

- How are you? - I finished a play recently.

- It's called “Opening". - I see.

Right.

Where were you going?

Just a nice place to smoke.

I think you can smoke here.

- Really? - Yes.

- And over there, too. - I see.

I think I'll walk around some more.

Thanks.

- Great seeing you. - You too.

Stop by after looking around.

Thanks, I will.

Stop by later!

- Great seeing you! - Thanks.

Youngho?

It's Seongjun. I'm in Seoul.

I'm around your place, so call me.

I'll get something to eat and walk around.

So give me a call.

Youngho didn't call so I came down to Insadong.

Had an early drink at an old pub.

Excuse me.

If you're alone, why don't you join us?

Really?

- Do you have room? - Sure, join us.

Don't drink alone.

- Are you a writer? - No, I'm not.

Come join us if you'd like.

You have a great face.

- I do? - Yes.

He's cool.

Cheers!

I can't drink much during the day.

It's twice as hard for me today.

I apologize, sir.

- For not recognizing you. - No, it's fine.

I haven't seen your films.

- I'm sorry, sir. - No, it's okay.

Not many people have seen my films.

But it's nice to meet fellow filmmakers.

Likewise, sir.

- I saw your films. - You did? Thank you.

You did?

I did too.

I drank a lot with the film students.

- You don't make films anymore? - I'm taking time off.

Maybe I will, soon.

You wanted to quit?

Or were you forced to?

I'm not sure. Does it make a difference?

What is it like, not making films?

Maybe I'm living like this because it suits me.

- Are we doing an interview? - I guess so.

How many films did you make?

Four.

He really is a director.

- You'll probably see them one day. - Of course, sir.

How do you evaluate your own films so far?

I suppose they'll be reevaluated,

after enough time has passed.

- Thanks for the drinks, sir. - Sure.

Do you want to go somewhere nice?

Where?

I know a great place.

But it's a bit far. Want to go?

You guys want to?

Yeah, he says it's nice.

What is it?

A place you won't regret going. A place you should check out.

That's what.

- I'm curious. - Yeah, let's go.

- Let's check it out! - Let's go!

- Thank you, sir. - Sure.

Should I buy you some fruit?

Go on in.

Pick some.

Fuck!

- Why are you copying me? - What do you mean?

- Aren't you ashamed? - What did we do?

Why do you copy me and follow me around?

Stop copying me!

- What's the matter, sir? - Don't fucking follow me!

- What the... - Director Yoo!

Stop following me, you bastards!

What the hell is this?

- Should we follow him? - Should we?

What for?

We shouldn't?

What's wrong with him?

Why the hell are we here?

- He was fine before. - He told us to come!

Director Yoo!

- You can't see him now. - I see him right there!

He's really fast.

What's wrong with him?

Did we do something wrong?

He's gone now.

Getting to her house was so hard for me.

Is she still living here?

It's been almost two years.

Are you here? Are you still here?

- Who is it? - It's me.

- Who is it? - It's me, Seongjun.

What are you doing here?

I'll close the door.

You got a TV.

I wanted a big TV.

It's nice. Having a TV makes it feel like home.

But I don't read much now.

Let me smoke.

- I'll get you an ashtray. - Okay.

Thanks.

Did you drink?

Yeah, I drank a lot with some people.

You couldn't come here sober?

I'd never expect you to.

How is your health now? Are you okay?

Did you know I was here?

How would I know that?

What if someone were here?

Who?

I'm sorry.

You came because you're drunk?

No, I was too drunk...

I shouldn't have come.

I fought it for so long but now I'm here.

I'm so sorry.

- Raise your head. - No.

- Let me see your face. - No, I'm okay.

Why are you crying like a child?

Crying changes nothing!

Face me and cry.

Look at me.

I need a cigarette.

You came here to cry?

You think I waited for you?

- Stop exaggerating! - I'm not.

- I can't live without you! - Quiet down!

I'm sorry. But I can't live without you.

There's no one like you.

That kind of love isn't beautiful.

It had to be you!

Come here, my little baby.

Come here my darling.

- You're driving me crazy! - My baby...

I've missed you so much.

- I wanted to hold you. - I don't know what to do.

I love you, Kyungjin!

I'll never come back.

All right.

Don't worry.

I won't drive myself crazy waiting for you.

I won't call.

That's good for me and best for you.

I'll never call.

I won't do anything to harm you.

But I'll text you sometimes.

Just on your birthday or something.

Don't do that either.

Starting this again will ruin us.

All right. I won't text you either.

Is it still the same number?

Same as before.

But this was nice.

I was able to forgive you a little.

Thank you.