The Day She Returns

Directed by Hong Sang-soo (홍상수)

Written by Hong Sang-soo (홍상수)

84min | Release date in South Korea: 2026/05/06

Synopsis
After marriage, she stopped acting, and after her divorce, she shot an independent film to get back into the workforce. Today, she's being interviewed for the film's premiere. It's the first time in a long while, in her middle age, that she's finally showing her face as an actress. Three interviews follow, each about thirty minutes apart, and she answers the questions as best she can. Afterward, she heads to her new acting class, where her acting teacher asks her to reenact the interview. When she reaches the most crucial part of the interview, she can't seem to remember anything. She's tired and wants to get home quickly. Her daughter is waiting.