Hotel by the River (2019): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: Hotel by the River
Genre: Drama
Released: 2019
Duration: 96 min
Cast: Ki Joo-bong, Kim Min-hee, Song Sun-mi, Kwon Hae-hyo, Yu Jun-sang

What Hotel by the River Is About

Hotel by the River was Hong Sang-soo's third consecutive black and white film, following an aging poet who feels death approaching and summons his estranged sons to the hotel where he's staying, while also crossing paths with two women staying there. It premiered at the 71st Locarno Film Festival; cast member Ki Joo-bong had won Best Actor (the Golden Leopard) at Locarno the year before, in 2018. Who it's for: fans of Hong Sang-soo's minimalist, black and white visual style and quiet dramas about fractured family relationships. Who it's not for: viewers wanting a fast moving plot and colorful, visually rich cinematography.

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What is Hotel by the River about?

Hotel by the River was Hong Sang-soo's third consecutive black and white film, following an aging poet who feels death approaching and summons his estranged sons to the hotel where he's staying, while also crossing paths with two women staying there. It premiered at the 71st Locarno Film Festival; cast member Ki Joo-bong had won Best Actor (the Golden Leopard) at Locarno the year before, in 2018.

Where can I watch Hotel by the River?

Hotel by the River is available to watch on digital platforms such as Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Hotel by the River?

Hotel by the River runs for 96 minutes (1h 36m).

When did Hotel by the River come out?

Hotel by the River was released in 2019.

Who directed Hotel by the River?

Hotel by the River was directed by Hong Sang-soo.

Who stars in Hotel by the River?

Hotel by the River stars Ki Joo-bong, Kim Min-hee, Song Sun-mi, Kwon Hae-hyo.

What is Hotel by the River's rating?

Hotel by the River holds 6.7/10 on IMDb and 6.4/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 70 out of 100.