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A Traveler's Needs

2024, Movie, 1h 30min

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.

Country: South Korea

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Reviews

Critic Peter Bradshaw

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Isabelle Huppert hypnotises in cool Korean comedy of manners.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic David Opie

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It’s this central mystery around Huppert’s lead that keeps the film in your mind long after it’s ended, anchored by one of the most unique and exciting actor-director collaborations in contemporary cinema.

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Critic Chuck Bowen

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The notion of people crossing a language barrier via their personal memories is poignant, and A Traveler’s Needs benefits from Hong’s mastery of scenes that unspool over long takes...

Read full review at Slant Magazine

Critic Clint Worthington The Spool

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...intensely mercurial and difficult to pin down into any one thing. Its rhythms are patient, easing you into one subtly profound moment of everyday human connection after another.

Read full review at Roger Ebert

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In "A Traveler's Needs," a mysterious French woman with a talent for music finds herself struggling to make ends meet in a foreign land. Despite her efforts to teach French to two eager students, she finds solace in the simple pleasures of life, such as lying down on rocks and sipping makgeolli, a traditional Korean alcoholic beverage. As she navigates the challenges of her new life, she must confront the harsh realities of her situation and find a way to make peace with her unpredictable journey.

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