Walk Up: (2022)

The film's structure is inextricably tied to its setting: a four-story apartment building owned by Ms. Kim (Lee Hye-young). The protagonist, Byung-soo (Kwon Hae-hyo), a film director, visits the building with his estranged daughter, Jeong-su. As they move from floor to floor, the film shifts in time and perspective, with each level representing a different chapter or potential reality in Byung-soo's life.

Ultimately, Walk Up is a remarkably tender film that invites the viewer to process its complexities one glass (and one floor) at a time. Walk Up (2022)

Walk Up eschews traditional narrative thrust for "delicious complexities" found in everyday negotiations. The film's structure is inextricably tied to its

Byung-soo is depicted as weak in presence despite his professional accolades, grappling with a deep unhappiness or a sense of simply "wading through life." As they move from floor to floor, the

As is common in Hong’s work, the director character serves as a mouthpiece for personal vulnerabilities, reflecting on the mundanity between artistic projects and the search for satisfaction. Themes of Time and Isolation

The Languid Ascent: Exploring Hong Sang-soo’s Walk Up (2022)