A father, son, daughter-in-law, and grandson operate an inn in a desolate, rural town that once had a movie theater and many tourists but has fallen into decay. The son wants to sell the inn, but the daughter-in-law wants to keep it with her father-in-law. Beyond the Fog is a movie that tries to capture the slow passage of time. Someone is no longer in the same place he used to be, the lights of a banquet hall have faded, and the colorful festival lights have gone out. But time doesn’t destroy everything. Traces of time can still be found in songs playing on an old radio, in albums containing old photos, and in dusty old houses. The film creates magical cinematic moments through scenes that are ambiguous as to whether they are dreams or reality, and the beautiful cinematography and haunting music will leave a lasting impression. (NAM Dong-chul)