Nowhere to Lay My Eyes
| Nowhere to Lay My Eyes | |
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 International promotional poster | |
| Hangul | 눈둘데가 없네 |
| RR | Nunduldega eomne |
| MR | Nunduldega ŏmne |
| Directed by | Hong Sang-soo |
| Written by | Hong Sang-soo |
| Produced by | Hong Sang-soo |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Hong Sang-soo |
| Edited by | Hong Sang-soo |
| Music by | Hong Sang-soo |
Production company | Jeonwonsa Film |
| Distributed by | Finecut |
Release date |
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Running time | 72 minutes |
| Country | South Korea |
| Language | Korean |
Nowhere to Lay My Eyes (Korean: 눈둘데가 없네; RR: Nunduldega eomne) is a 2026 South Korean drama film written, produced, edited, scored and directed by Hong Sang-soo.[1] It follows Sang-hee (Kim Min-hee) as she visits her mother with her younger brother, who has settled on Jeju Island with her stepfather.[2]
The film had its world premiere at the main competition of the 79th Locarno Film Festival on August 13, 2026,[3][4] where it won the Pardo for Best Direction and the Pardo for Best Performance for Min-hee.
Synopsis
Sang-hee, raised by her grandparents after her parents divorced, travels with her younger brother to visit their mother on Jeju Island a decade after their last meeting. Her mother now runs a successful restaurant, while Sang-hee's stepfather is absorbed in making a film about a "grass tomb," and his daughter has started painting. Over the course of the visit, small revelations, unsolicited advice, and polite but cheap compliments were exchanged. On the morning of her departure, the family gathered to watch one of Sang-hee's films, offering a quiet moment of reflection.
Cast
- Kim Min-hee as Sang-hee
- Choi Myung-gil
- Kwon Hae-hyo
- Shin Seok-ho
- Park Mi-so
Release
Nowhere to Lay My Eyes had its World Premiere at the 79th Locarno Film Festival on August 13, 2026, where it competed for Golden Leopard.[5][6]
On October 7, 2026, it will be showcased in 'Showcase' at the 2026 Vancouver International Film Festival.[7][8]
Accolades
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Locarno Film Festival | 15 August 2026 | Golden Leopard | Nowhere to Lay My Eyes | Nominated | [9] |
| Pardo for Best Direction | Hong Sang-soo | Won | [10] | ||
| Prize of the Ecumenical Jury | Won | ||||
| Pardo for Best Performance | Kim Min-hee | Won |
References
- ↑ Choi Shin-ae (July 9, 2026). 홍상수x김민희 신작 '눈둘데가 없네', 로카르노 영화제 경쟁부문 초청 [Hong Sang-soo x Kim Min-hee's new film 'Nowhere to Rest' invited to the competition section of the Locarno Film Festival]. SPOTV News (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved July 9, 2026.
- ↑ "Locarno Film Festival–Nowhere to Lay My Eyes". Locarno Film Festival. July 9, 2026. Retrieved July 9, 2026.
- ↑ Balaga, Marta (July 9, 2026). "Locarno Festival Announces 'Adventurous' Lineup Featuring Caleb Landry Jones, Isabelle Huppert, Hong Sang-soo and Monica Bellucci". Variety. Retrieved July 9, 2026.
- ↑ Goodfellow, Melanie (July 9, 2026). "Locarno: Lakeside Fest Unveils 2026 Selection With Hong Sang-soo, Basil Da Cunha, Gurvinder Singh & Denis Côté Pictures In Competition". Deadline. Retrieved July 9, 2026.
- ↑ Szalai, Georg (July 9, 2026). "Hong Sang-soo, Albert Serra, Vincent Grashaw Films Set for Locarno Lineup". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 9, 2026.
- ↑ Del Don, Giorgia (July 9, 2026). "Locarno unveils its competition line-up". Cineuropa. Retrieved July 9, 2026.
- ↑ Alexandra, Kristi (26 August 2026). "VIFF 2026 Lineup Revealed, With True Stories in the Spotlight". Vancouver Magazine. Retrieved 27 August 2026.
- ↑ "Nowhere to Lay My Eyes". Vancouver International Film Festival. 26 August 2026. Retrieved 27 August 2026.
- ↑ Ben Dalton (July 9, 2026). "Locarno unveils 2026 lineup including Hong Sangsoo's 'Nowhere To Lay My Eyes', Denis Cote's 'Nobody's Violence'". ScreenDaily. Retrieved July 9, 2026.
- ↑ Georg Szalai (15 August 2026). "Locarno Film Festival Awards Go to 'You Don't Belong Here,' Hong Sangsoo, Monica Bellucci". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 15 August 2026.