The Palaces (2020)

The Radar read

A quieter title still finding its audience, though the rating rests on a thin sample, so treat it as provisional.

Synopsis

The Palaces weaves together three interconnected stories of love, chance encounters, and personal dreams. After a painful breakup leaves aspiring actor Mo-beom with no memory of the previous night, he unexpectedly reunites with an ex at Deoksugung Palace. Meanwhile, Chloe, a Korean-French traveler with a passion for film photography, explores Gyeongbokgung alongside a newfound companion. At Changdeokgung, a struggling film student facing an uncertain future decides to create what may be his final movie.

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