What Does That Nature Say to You
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| Hangul | 그 자연이 네게 뭐라고 하니 |
| RR | Geu jayeoni nege mworago hani |
| MR | Kŭ chayŏni nege mwŏrago hani |
| Directed by | Hong Sang-soo |
| Written by | Hong Sang-soo |
| Produced by | Hong Sang-soo |
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| Cinematography | Hong Sang-soo |
| Edited by | Hong Sang-soo |
| Music by | Hong Sang-soo |
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| Distributed by | Finecut |
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Running time | 108 minutes |
| Country | South Korea |
| Language | Korean |
What Does That Nature Say to You (Korean: 그 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
[edit]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
[edit]- 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
[edit]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 part of Horizons section of the 59th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, where it was screened from 4 July to 9 July 2025.[7] It was also selected at the 8th Malaysia International Film Festival in A-Listers section and screened on July 27, 2025.[8] It also made it to the Main Slate of 2025 New York Film Festival, where it will have its North American Premiere in October 2025.[9] On 10 October 2025, it will be showcased in Showcase section and spotlight on Korea at the 2025 Vancouver International Film Festival.[10]
Accolades
[edit]| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| Berlin International Film Festival | 23 February 2025 | Golden Bear | What Does That Nature Say to You | Nominated | [11] |
| Buil Film Awards | September 18, 2025 | Best Film | Pending | [12] |
References
[edit]- ^ 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.
- ^ Rosser, Michael (January 21, 2025). "Berlin film festival reveals 2025 competition line-up 2025". ScreenDaily. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "What Does That Nature Say to You". Berlinale. February 4, 2025. Retrieved February 21, 2025.
- ^ "What Does That Nature Say to You". Sydney Film Festival. June 4, 2025. Retrieved June 15, 2025.
- ^ "Catalogue of Films". Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. June 20, 2025. Retrieved June 20, 2025.
- ^ "Film Lineup 2025". Malaysia International Film Festival. June 12, 2025. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
- ^ "63rd New York Film Festival Main Slate Announced". Film at Lincoln Center. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
- ^ "Showcase". Vancouver International Film Festival. August 27, 2025. Retrieved August 28, 2025.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Kang Hye-min (July 24, 2025). 이병헌, 현빈→김고은, 이혜영...제34회 '부일영화상' 주인공은? [Lee Byung-hun, Hyun Bin → Kim Go-eun, Lee Hye-young... Who will be the protagonist of the 34th 'Buil Film Awards'?]. MHN (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved July 25, 2025.
