A Day Off poster

A Day Off (1968)

6.319681h 14mKO
Drama

Directed by Lee Man-hee

Rating

6.3/10

Runtime

1h 14m

Language

KO

Release

December 1, 1968

Director

Lee Man-hee

Overview

One Sunday, a penniless unmarried young South Korean couple meet, as they do every Sunday; while the pregnant young woman believes they are not ready to bring a child into the world, the young man decides to go visit his friends to borrow money for delivery.

Cast

Shin Seong-il

Shin Seong-il

Heo-wook

Ji Yun-seong

Ji Yun-seong

Ji-yeon

Kim Sun-cheol

Kim Sun-cheol

Han Gyu-je

Kim Seong-ok

Kim Seong-ok

Jo Eok-man

An Eun-suk

An Eun-suk

Woman

Kim Kyeong-ran

Kim Kyeong-ran

Ho-won

Kim Ki-beom

Kim Ki-beom

Deputy Head of Department

Kim Kwang-il

Kim Kwang-il

Park Gwang-il

Jo Hyang-min

Jo Hyang-min

Son Jun

Son Jun

Doctor

Jang In-han

Jang In-han

Ji-yeon's Father

Kim So-je

Kim So-je

Fortune Teller

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into A Day Off (1968), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

One Sunday, a penniless unmarried young South Korean couple meet, as they do every Sunday; while the pregnant young woman believes they are not ready to bring a child into the world, the young man decides to go visit his friends to borrow money for delivery.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of A Day Off. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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