In Water

In Water is a 2023 South Korean drama film written, directed, produced, photographed, scored and edited by Hong Sang-soo.

Plot
A director, a cinematographer, and an actress spend the days leading up to a movie shoot together on-location, waiting for the director to come up with an idea for what the film will be about.

Cast

 * Shin Seok-ho
 * Ha Seong-guk
 * Kim Seung-yun

Production
Hong opted to shoot In Water mostly out of focus to reflect the main character creative block. The film was written, directed, edited, and produced by Hong, with music and cinematography by Hong.

Release
The film had its world premiere at the Encounters section of the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival. It also played as part of the Main Slate at the 61st New York Film Festival. The film was given a limited release in the United States by The Cinema Guild starting in December 2023.