[TF Cine Review] 'Day and Night Connect Each Other' Bridging Daily Life and the Screen

The opening film of the 31st Busan International Film Festival... starring Kim Min-ha, Han Sun-hwa, Jang Lu, etc.'Day and Night for Each Other' is a work that unfolds a total of four stories: the chance encounter between Yu-jin and Hyeon-o, who stay in the same cafe at different times; the quirky and sudden reunion of Sang-mi and Yeong-min, who were middle school friends; the laughter-filled, fiery first meeting between web novel writer Hye-jin and film director Dong-nam; and a poignant moment between idol trainee Na-kyung and her lover Jong-su. /K-Movie Entertainment[THE FACT|Reporter Park Ji-yoon] Everyone has probably listened to the conversations of people they don't know where they live or who they are, sitting next to them at a cafe. 'Day and Night for Each Other' is a film that brings this experience into the theater. The four stories, told by nine characters together and separately, gently reflect facets of ordinary and trivial daily life, quietly permeating the hearts of the audience living their own days.'Day and Night for Each Other' (directed by Kim Jong-kwan), the opening film of the 31st Busan International Film Festival, is a work that captures the characteristics of a cafe where an unspecified number of people come and go and stay for a while, while depicting each character's narrative, personality, atmosphere, and nuances with a light touch and thoughtful gaze.The film begins with 'A Midsummer Night's Dream,' which features Yu-jin (played by Kim Min-ha), who dreams of becoming a watchmaker and talks about a strange dream she had the night before while taking a night walk, and Hyeon-o (played by Joo Jong-hyuk), who passes through different times in the same cafe. It then unfolds 'People Who Are Still Nine,' where middle school friends Sang-mi (played by Han Sun-hwa) and Yeong-min (played by Jang Lu) have a sudden reunion and engage in quirky and unexpected conversations.'Day and Night for Each Other' is a work that allows viewers to feel a special experience connecting the inside and outside of the screen by adding their own experiences and imagination to the gaps in the characters' lives, rather than following a predetermined narrative. Actors Kim Min-ha, Han Sun-hwa, Shim Eun-kyung, and Jang Lu appear. / K-Movie EntertainmentIt is followed by 'Lee. Soon. Bul.', featuring web novel writer Hye-jin (played by Shim Eun-kyung), who is not pleased with her work being adapted into a drama, and film director Dong-nam (played by Lee Hee-joon), who skillfully leads the conversation to persuade her, and 'Autumn Story', which captures a poignant moment when idol trainee Na-kyung (played by Jeon So-young) and her lover Jong-su (played by Kim Dong-hwi) sort out their relationship while talking about their future.While most films complete a narrative by stacking events over a long period, director Kim focuses on the conversations shared by four pairs of men and women who pass through a cafe set in the time transitioning from summer to autumn, conversations that are sometimes cheerful and sometimes serious. In this way, he sheds light on each person's life through the facet of their conversations, unfolding the story in a different way than other films.Therefore, through brief conversations, the audience naturally imagines where the protagonists came from and where they are heading, and even the story after the movie ends. Rather than simply following the narrative set by the director, viewers can experience a special connection between the screen and reality by adding their own experiences and imagination to the gaps in the characters' lives.The film also concludes with another perspective on the cafe, leaving the impression that the characters, who seem to move between fantasy and reality, each with their own stories and passing through different times, are subtly connected. It is a part where director Kim's deep colors stand out, delicately portraying each person's unique inner voice, emotions, and subtle changes in relationships without excessive settings or dramatic developments.'Day and Night for Each Other', which met audiences as the opening film of the 31st Busan International Film Festival, will be released in November. /K-Movie EntertainmentOf course, this directing style can be polarizing depending on the viewer. Since the story unfolds solely through dialogue, with specific explanations about the characters' relationships or situations omitted, question marks continue to appear in the viewer's mind. In particular, the fact that one must leave the theater with unresolved questions can leave a deep impression on some, while others may feel only a sense of dissatisfaction.Nevertheless, it is the actors' passionate performances that keep us listening to the quiet and calm conversations until the end. Among them, Han Sun-hwa is particularly noteworthy. She suddenly enters the cafe and only spews incomprehensible words, like secrets of the world, to her middle school classmate who barely remembers her. It is thanks to Han Sun-hwa's unique natural acting and subtle charm that we become engrossed in this elusive character.Shim Eun-kyung's presence is also significant. Transformed into a prim and proper writer, she subtly portrays her inner changes without exaggeration, as her displeasure is evident on her face, yet she is gradually swayed by Dong-nam, who uses a sly smile and eloquent speech.These performances elicit the most laughter among the four episodes, refreshing the atmosphere and leaving a strong impression. The other actors also breathe life into the story, which could have been monotonous, with their individual personalities. It is rated for ages 15 and over and has a running time of 80 minutes. It was released on November 4th.jiyoon-1031@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]