What Does That Nature Say to You

What Does That Nature Say to You
Teaser poster
Hangul
그 자연이 네게 뭐라고 하니
RRGeu jayeoni nege mworago hani
MRKŭ chayŏni nege mwŏrago hani
Directed byHong Sang-soo
Written byHong Sang-soo
Produced byHong Sang-soo
Starring
CinematographyHong Sang-soo
Edited byHong Sang-soo
Music byHong Sang-soo
Production
company
  • Jeonwonsa Film Company
Distributed byFinecut
Release date
Running time
108 minutes
CountrySouth Korea
LanguageKorean

What Does That Nature Say to You (Korean그 자연이 네게 뭐라고 하니) is a 2025 South Korean drama film, written and directed by Hong Sang-soo, starring Ha Seong-guk, Kwon Hae-hyo, Cho Yun-hee, Kang So-yi, and Park Mi-so.[1]

The film was selected in the Competition at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival, where it competed for the Golden Bear and had first screening on February 20, 2025, at Berlinale Palast.[2]

Synopsis

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A young poet takes his girlfriend to her parents' home and is stunned by its sublimity. He encounters her father, meets her mother and sister, and they all spend an extended day together, filled with lively conversation, delicious food, and drinks.

Cast

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  • Ha Seong-guk as Ha Donghwa
  • Kwon Hae-hyo as Kim Oryeong
  • Cho Yun-hee as Choi Sunhee
  • Kang So-yi as Kim Jun-hee
  • Park Mi-so as Kim Neung-hee

Release

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What Does That Nature Say to You had its world premiere on February 20, 2025, as part of the 75th Berlin International Film Festival, in Competition.[3][4][5]

The film featured at the 72nd Sydney Film Festival in the Features section on 5 June 2025.[6] It was also selected at the 8th Malaysia International Film Festival in A-Listers section and will be screened on July 25, 2025.[7] it was also part of Horizons section of the 59th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, where it was screened from 4 July to 9 July 2025.[8]

Accolades

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Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient Result Ref.
Berlin International Film Festival 23 February 2025 Golden Bear What Does That Nature Say to You Nominated [9]

References

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  1. ^ Lee Ho-young (January 22, 2025). 홍상수 감독♥김민희 실장, 임신 보도 후 베를린국제영화제 초청 [Director Hong Sang-soo♥Director Kim Min-hee, Invited to Berlin International Film Festival After Pregnancy News]. MBC Entertainment (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
  2. ^ Rosser, Michael (January 21, 2025). "Berlin film festival reveals 2025 competition line-up 2025". ScreenDaily. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
  3. ^ Davide Abbatescianni (January 21, 2025). "The Berlinale unveils the titles playing in its Competition and its Perspectives and Berlinale Special strands". Cineuropa. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
  4. ^ Ntim, Zac (January 21, 2025). "Berlin Film Festival Lineup: Richard Linklater, Jessica Chastain, A$AP Rocky & Marion Cotillard Movies Among Vibrant Selection". Deadline. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
  5. ^ "What Does That Nature Say to You". Berlinale. February 4, 2025. Retrieved February 21, 2025.
  6. ^ "What Does That Nature Say to You". Sydney Film Festival. June 4, 2025. Retrieved June 15, 2025.
  7. ^ "Film Lineup 2025". Malaysia International Film Festival. June 12, 2025. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
  8. ^ "Catalogue of Films". Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. June 20, 2025. Retrieved June 20, 2025.
  9. ^ Scott Roxborough (January 21, 2025). "Berlin Film Festival Lineup: Movies From Richard Linklater, Michel Franco, Hang Song-Soo in Competition (Full List)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
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