Moving Forward in Circles: Repetition and Reflection in Hong Sang-soo's 'Grass'

The films of Hong Sang-soo arrive on the scene at such a rapid rate, with plotlines and players mirroring those from earlier work, that they easily become blurred. But, despite the South Korean director's reliance on formula, each of his titles embodies a development (however slight) in his artistry and preoccupations – as the subtle inventiveness of Grass demonstrates, writes James Robert Douglas.

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Asian cinema, South Korea, Kim Min-hee, black-and-white, arthouse, dialogue, conversation, observation.