The Korea Times
Korean director Hong Sang-soo marks 30 years in cinema and a seventh consecutive invitation to the Berlin International Film Festival, yet persistent public backlash continues to overshadow his domestic reception. The director's 34th feature film, "The Day She Returns," hits Korean theaters May 6. Despite the major milestone, Hong will maintain his decade-long absence, shunning the domestic press and skipping all local promotional events and press conferences. Hong has built a formidable legacy since his debut with "The Day a Pig Fell into the Well." To mark his 30-year career, the Korean Film Archive will hold a special exhibition titled "Hong Sang-soo Retrospective: Introduction." His latest work premiered in the Panorama section of the 76th Berlinale, extending his run of appearances at the prestigious European festival and garnering favorable reviews ahead of its domestic launch. "The Day She Returns" follows a formerly beloved actress who reenters the independent film scene and faces reporters following a long maternity hiatus. The film features frequent collaborators Song Sun-mi,
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