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Right Now, Wrong Then (2016): Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Right Now, Wrong Then is a 2016 drama directed by Sang-soo Hong. It runs 2 hours 1 minute and earned $680,728 worldwide. Critics gave it 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and 81 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes
92%
worldwide gross
$680.7K
Metascore
81
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Right Now, Wrong Then (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 1m (121 min)
Director
Sang-soo Hong
Genre
Drama
Original language
Korean
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Right Now, Wrong Then About?

The premise of Right Now, Wrong Then without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A celebrated film director unexpectedly finds himself in a new city before his scheduled visit. There, he meets a captivating artist and her workspace, sparking a connection through shared passions for art, delicious meals, and conversation. As their bond deepens, the director grapples with the conflict between his public image and his growing feelings. However, the course of their relationship takes an unforeseen and dramatic turn, altering their lives in unexpected ways.

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Crew

The Director of Right Now, Wrong Then

Directed by Sang-soo Hong.

From the director

More from Sang-soo Hong

More films directed by Sang-soo Hong, best-rated first: Claire's Camera, The Day He Arrives, Yourself and Yours and Hotel by the River.

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Ratings

Right Now, Wrong Then Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Right Now, Wrong Then 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and 81 on Metacritic.

Plot

Right Now, Wrong Then Plot Summary

What happens in Right Now, Wrong Then from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In a serendipitous encounter, the arthouse film director Ham Cheon-soo finds himself captivated by a young woman named Yoon Heejung during his visit to Suwon. Their paths cross yet again at a temple, where an innocent conversation grows into an impromptu coffee date. As they enjoy their time, Heejung opens up about her past as a model, expressing the emptiness and superficiality that accompanied her success despite its financial rewards. She has since rediscovered joy through painting, leading Cheon-soo to be intrigued by her passion for creativity.

Full summary

The whole story of Right Now, Wrong Then, scene by scene

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Box office

Right Now, Wrong Then Box Office

Right Now, Wrong Then grossed $680,728 worldwide. $24,470 came from the US and Canada and $656,258 (96%) from the rest of the world.

2016 box office

Worldwide gross

$680.7K

US & Canada
$24.5K
International
$656.3K
US & Canada 4% Rest of the world 96%
Videos

Right Now, Wrong Then Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Right Now, Wrong Then.

Official Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Right Now, Wrong Then?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the name of the film director who encounters Heejung?

Details

Right Now, Wrong Then Also Known As

21 alternative titles, including “Jigeumeun matgo geuttaeneun tteullida” and “錯戀”.

Also known as
  • Jigeumeun matgo geuttaeneun tteullida
  • 錯戀
  • Ji-geum-eun-mat-go-geu-ddae-neun-teul-li-da
  • Einmal fremd, einmal vertraut
  • Teraz dobrze, wtedy źle
  • Un jour avec, un jour sans
  • 愛得對愛得錯
  • 這時對,那時錯
  • 正しい日 間違えた日
  • Прямо сейчас, а не после
  • Sítio Certo
  • História Errada
+9 more
  • 这时对,那时错
  • 지금은맞고그때는틀리다
  • Ahora sí, antes no
  • Certo Agora
  • Errado Antes
  • Đúng Của Hiện Tại
  • Sai Của Sau Này
  • Doğru Zaman
  • Ara sí, abans no

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FAQ

Right Now, Wrong Then FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Right Now, Wrong Then, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Right Now, Wrong Then?

Right Now, Wrong Then runs 2 hours 1 minute (121 minutes).

When was Right Now, Wrong Then released?

Right Now, Wrong Then was released on June 24, 2016.

Who directed Right Now, Wrong Then?

Right Now, Wrong Then was directed by Sang-soo Hong.

More films by Sang-soo Hong

How much did Right Now, Wrong Then make at the box office?

Right Now, Wrong Then grossed $680,728 worldwide ($24,470 domestic, $656,258 international).

How is Right Now, Wrong Then rated?

Right Now, Wrong Then has 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 81 on Metacritic, 70% on TMDB and 3.9/5 on Letterboxd.

Does Right Now, Wrong Then have a post-credit scene?

No. Right Now, Wrong Then has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Right Now, Wrong Then in?

The original language of Right Now, Wrong Then is Korean.

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