1998 / Hong Sang-soo > It’s always a bit hard to talk about Hong’s films. His plots are so subtle and delicate that it’s almost impossible to say anything without giving away secrets. Moreover, the emotional resonance often comes days and weeks after the first viewing. The Power of Kangwon Province, Hong’s second feature film, is no different. While not as agreeable to my heart as Tale of Cinema, he once again dissects the thin border between man and woman, this time outlining a deep and brutal sense of loneliness. As with his other films, the lesson to be learned is a personal one, modified to each viewer’s own experiences.