In Our Day

A film that feels like a worthy addition to an existing exhibition, rather than the opening of a whole new gallery wing.

It’s the kind of film that might be described as a “crowdpleaser” with minimal irony in niche indie film circles.

[I]t’s a plain-looking, often wry, and lightly nourishing character study with a diptych structure that adds enigmatic intrigue to the proceedings.

As warm and wise as it is simple and languid...

The film becomes a kind of extended romantic riff on the idea that even when separated, two people can be having consonant, resonant experiences. Even a day spent apart can be “our” day.

For Hong Sang-oo, In Our Day is a gesture toward recognizing the beautiful, awful, and uncanny.

The actors, who have all worked with Hong [Sang-soo] before or will do so again, give engaging, naturalistic performances, and it's hard not to detect some autobiography, particularly in Uiju's character.

It's a human and occasionally touching film, though it demands patience from viewers, asking them to find pleasure in the small moments and connect with its characters, a task that may not always come easily.

[In Our Day] is pure Hong Sangsoo. [Full review in Spanish]

Hong Sang-soo returns to Spanish cinemas with a film perfect for the summer season. [Full review in Spanish]