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Hotel by the River (2019)

1h 36m 2019 South Korea

An elderly poet, sensing the end is near, invites his two estranged sons to join him at a hotel. As they navigate their complicated relationships, the poet reflects on his life and legacy. Among the hotel’s guests are two women whose presence adds an unexpected layer to the unfolding drama. Their interactions reveal unspoken truths and emotions, intertwining the lives of the poet and his sons in poignant ways. The narrative explores themes of family, reconciliation, and the inevitability of mortality against the backdrop of a serene yet charged setting.

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