In Water

'In Water' (Mul-an-e-seo) is a 2023 South Korean drama directed by Hong Sang-soo, a filmmaker known for his distinctive and prolific style in the independent film industry. Hong, who has directed numerous acclaimed films, including the recent 'On Our Day', 'A Traveler's Needs' and 'The Day After', is famous for his minimalist approach and introspective narratives that explore the human relations and the nature of art.

The film was selected to compete in the Encounters section for the best film award at the 2023 Berlin Film Festival. In addition, it was part of the Trajectories section at the Buenos Aires International Film Festival Independent of 2023.

The plot follows a young actor who decides to abandon his acting career to direct a short film. Together with a small team made up of himself, a cameraman and the main actress, they travel to Jeju Island, known for its rocky and windy landscapes, to carry out their mission.

The cast includes Seok-ho Shin as Seoung-mo, Seong-guk Ha as Sang-guk, and Seung-yun Kim as Nam-hee.

On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a 75% approval rating based on 9 reviews, with an average rating of 5.7/10. On Metacritic, it still doesn't have enough reviews to get an average rating and on IMDb it has an average of 6.3.