Tale of Cinema (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2005, Tale of Cinema is a drama film directed by Hong Sang-soo, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. In Seoul, a suicidal student meets a young woman who decides to join him in his fatal gesture. Tongsu, an unsuccessful filmmaker, spots a beautiful young woman, who happens to be the lead actress in the film he has just seen. Their stories will cross paths thanks to their love for cinema.
Who’s in it. Tale of Cinema stars Kim Sang-kyung as Kim Dong-soo, Uhm Ji-won as Choi Young-Sil, Lee Ki-woo as Jun Sang-Won and Lee Kyung-jin as Boy's mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Tale of Cinema has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Rakuten Viki and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tale of Cinema page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tale of Cinema tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tale of Cinema (2005)?
- In US, Tale of Cinema is available to stream on Rakuten Viki, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tale of Cinema worth watching?
- Tale of Cinema holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tale of Cinema?
- Tale of Cinema stars Kim Sang-kyung, Uhm Ji-won, Lee Ki-woo, Lee Kyung-jin and Kim Myoeng-su.
- When was Tale of Cinema released?
- Tale of Cinema was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.