A Traveler's Needs (2024)
When paths cross, souls discover each other.
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
Release Date: April 24, 2024
Cast
- Isabelle Huppert - Iris
- Lee Hye-young - Wonju
- Kwon Hae-hyo - Haesoon
- Cho Yun-hee - Yeonhee
- Ha Seong-guk - Inguk
- Kim Seung-yun - Isong
- Kang So-yi - Soha
- Ha Jin-hwa - Ranhee
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
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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.