Walking Up

Hong Shinae is the owner of SALT, a restaurant and cooking studio in the building featured in Hong Sangsoo's Walk Up. She lives and works there, along with Shin Kyungok, an interior designer. Shin is also the landlord. The office of Hong Sangsoo's production company was briefly located on the top floor of the building. Years later, he had an idea to make a film there. We asked Hong Shinae to show us around the building and tell us about her experience during the production of Walk Up. She sent us this short video.

Directed by Hong Shinae, Walking Up leans on a strong ensemble — Hong Shinae — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2023.