A TRAVELER’S NEEDS
Iris (Isabelle Huppert), an expat, often finds herself drifting alone on the streets of Seoul. She speaks with a thick French accent, but it’s never clear where Iris comes from or where she’s meant to be going. She enjoys simple pleasures—playing a child’s instrument in the park and indulging in Korean rice wine. Unable to support herself, she is advised to become a language tutor for two Korean women despite having no qualifications to do so. Her unorthodox teaching methods and mysterious personality leave her students and those around her searching for a deeper understanding of Iris that may never come. At its core, A Traveler’s Needs offers a gentle exploration of the cultural complexities and the surprising connections that arise amidst the barriers of language.
This film is part of the Korean Cinema Series supported by UVA Korea Society.
Date
Fri, Nov 1, 2024
Time
2:15 PM
Location
Violet Crown 1 & 2
Film Info
Director: Hong Sangsoo
Runtime: 90 min.
Year: 2024
Country: South Korea
Language: English, French, Korean
Subtitles: English Subtitles
Featuring: Isabelle Huppert, Lee Hyeyoung, Kwon Haehyo, Cho Yunhee, Ha Seongguk, Kim Seungyun
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