A Traveler's Needs (2024)

When paths cross, souls discover each other.

A Traveler's Needs (2024) poster

Iris, a woman abroad in Seoul, teaches French and English in an idiosyncratic fashion that allows her to pursue her own philosophical and personal interests. Through four encounters over a single day, Iris probes students and strangers for information about poetry, their own histories, and their relationship to their egos.

Director: Hong Sang-soo
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 90 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Hong Sang-soo
Cinematography: Hong Sang-soo
Editing: Hong Sang-soo
Production: Jeonwonsa Film
Country: South Korea
Language: Français, English, 한국어/조선말
Box Office: $71,614
Original Language: ko

Themes

Existential Dread and Questioning, Melancholy Soul-Searching, Teacher-Student Relationship

Keywords

self-discovery, philosophy, ideology, teacher, repetition, study abroad, korea

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Traveler's Needs about?
Iris, a woman abroad in Seoul, teaches French and English in an idiosyncratic fashion that allows her to pursue her own philosophical and personal interests. Through four encounters over a single day, Iris probes students and strangers for information about poetry, their own histories, and their relationship to their egos.
Who directed A Traveler's Needs?
A Traveler's Needs was directed by Hong Sang-soo.
Who stars in A Traveler's Needs?
A Traveler's Needs stars Isabelle Huppert, Lee Hye-young, Kwon Hae-hyo, Cho Yun-hee, Ha Seong-guk, Kim Seung-yun.
How long is A Traveler's Needs?
A Traveler's Needs has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is A Traveler's Needs?
A Traveler's Needs is a Drama film.
How much did A Traveler's Needs gross?
A Traveler's Needs grossed $71,614 worldwide.
Where was A Traveler's Needs produced?
A Traveler's Needs was produced in South Korea.
What are the themes of A Traveler's Needs?
The themes of A Traveler's Needs include: Existential Dread and Questioning, Melancholy Soul-Searching, Teacher-Student Relationship.