The Table: Day and Night (Korean: 낮과 밤은 서로에게) is a 2026 South Korean romantic drama anthology film directed by Kim Jong-kwan. Starring Kim Min-ha, Joo Jong-hyuk, Han Sun-hwa, Chang Ryul, Shim Eun-kyung, Lee Hee-jun, Jeon So-young, and Kim Dong-hwi, the film follows four couples who cross paths at a café as the seasons change from summer to autumn.
The film had its premiere at the 31st Busan International Film Festival, opening the festival on October 6, 2026. It will be released theatrically on November 4, 2026 following its premiere at Busan.
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Stories
There are four stories in the film:
Cast
Kim Min-ha as Yoo-jin
Joo Jong-hyuk as Hyeon-oh
Han Sun-hwa as Sang-mi
Chang Ryul as Young-min
Shim Eun-kyung as Hye-jin
Lee Hee-jun as Dong-man
Jeon So-young as Na-kyung
Kim Dong-hwi as Jong-su
Production
Announced in October 2024, the film - an anthology production by Be Leaf Inc., Alleyway Co., Ltd. and Purple A Co., Ltd. - is directed by Kim Jong-kwan and starring Kim Min-ha, Joo Jong-hyuk,
Han Sun-hwa, Chang Ryul, Shim Eun-kyung, Lee Hee-jun, Jeon So-young, and Kim Dong-hwi in different stories.
Principal photography began in September 2024.
Release
The Table: Day and Night had its world premiere at the 31st Busan International Film Festival on October 6, 2026, opening the festival. Following its premiere at the festival, it is scheduled for release on November 4, 2026 in South Korean theatres by K-Movie Entertainment.
Reception
James Marsh of Variety reviewing the film at Busan International Film Festival, criticized the director Kim Jong-kwan for seeking the narrative possibilities of its setting over fully developing its characters and stories. Marsh noted that "as the film closes with a montage of empty, inviting tables," it reinforced this impression further, suggesting unrealised narrative potential.