Introduction (bluray) slipcase version

INTRODUCTION (2021) directed by Hong Sang-soo, Blu-ray with slipcase.

Hong Sang-soo is a master of the "minimalist diptych," but his 2021 feature, INTRODUCTION, subtly shifts his signature style into a crystalline triptych. This evocative black-and-white drama follows Young-ho, a young man navigating the awkward transition into adulthood through three pivotal encounters.

Whether he is visiting his estranged father’s clinic in Seoul, surprising his girlfriend in Berlin, or sharing a booze-fuelled lunch by the coast, the film captures the profound silences and social frictions that define the human condition.

Like many beloved Hong Sang-soo films, such as THE WOMAN WHO RAN or RIGHT NOW, WRONG THEN, this work prioritises atmosphere and candid dialogue over traditional plot. By exploring intergenerational tension and the fragility of young love, INTRODUCTION serves as a perfect entry point for those new to the director's oeuvre. It is a brief yet poignant meditation on the small gestures—a shared cigarette or a sudden hug—that speak louder than words.