Included in The New York Times Guide to the Best 1,000 Movies Ever Made.
The synopsis of the film for Cannes Film Festival reads: "Who is Henry Fool? A crook, a genius, a megalomaniac, a great writer? Whoever he is, his influence changes Simon's life drastically, and Simon becomes famous and celebrated for his work. But what does Simon owe to the man who showed him the way? Loyalty, or honesty? How can you ever pay back a friend for what he's done for you?"
Vivian Bang's debut.