Mr. OH, who is in his mid-fifties, loses his wife after a four-year battle with cancer and proceeds with the funeral arrangements. His daughter’s long and unrelenting weeping has Mr. OH recall the same kind of outburst his wife let out when she was informed of a relapse. An executive at a major cosmetics company, Mr. OH was an extremely devoted husband who took great care of his sick wife. Soon, the funeral home becomes filled with guests including his corporate staff who ...more
Mr. OH, who is in his mid-fifties, loses his wife after a four-year battle with cancer and proceeds with the funeral arrangements. His daughter’s long and unrelenting weeping has Mr. OH recall the same kind of outburst his wife let out when she was informed of a relapse. An executive at a major cosmetics company, Mr. OH was an extremely devoted husband who took great care of his sick wife. Soon, the funeral home becomes filled with guests including his corporate staff who are obliged to bring authorization- required documents for Mr. OH with them despite the occasion. With the upcoming winter collection release, there are too many issues for him to decide, but Mr. OH is distracted, not by the funeral but by a guest clad in black: his female staff member whom he carries feelings for.
SIM Hee-sub and JEON Hye-jin will join forces in the upcoming Korean melodrama Romantic Factory (translated title), the latest film from director JO Eun-sung. Shooting is expected to kick off around the middle of October. The film follows former soccer player Bok-seo (SIM Hee-sub), who retired from competitive sports after developing a heart problem following an accident, and his burgeoning romanc...
SHIN Ha-kyun will team up with LEE Kwang-soo in the upcoming human comedy My Exceptional Brother (translated title). From director YOOK Sang-hyo, the film is expected to go into production in late May. In the film, SHIN will play a man with a weak body and a brilliant mind while his younger brother, of the strong body and weak mind, will be played by LEE. Known for his role in modern Korean classi...
Indie Film Festival to Showcase 5 Jeonju Cinema Projects This year’s 19th Jeonju International Film Festival (JIFF) kicked off on a clear night at the Jeonju Dome on May 3. The new venue housed 3,000 guests and welcomed several stars and filmmakers, as well as the cast and crew of the opening film Yakiniku Dragon, a Korea-Japan co-production directed by CHONG Wishing. Actors KIM Jae-won (100 Days ...
The Korean Film Council (KOFIC) recently announced that it would be putting on a four-film VIP Screening Series in the Laemmle Music Hall in Los Angeles. The series is took place to celebrate five Korean films figures who were recently invited to become members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS). Those new members of AMPAS are Korean directors IM Kwon-taek, master of Korea...
VFX Showcase of Korea to be Held For the largest film festival in China, the Beijing International Film Festival, the Korean Film Council (KOFIC, Chairman KIM Sae-hoon) is getting ready to represent Korea. On top of the usual Korean booth that the organization runs, there will be opportunities for on-site business matching, information about location incentive to shoot in Korea, and a VFX showca...
Hello, everyone. I’m KIM Sae-hoon, the new Chairman of the Korean Film Council (KOFIC). I’m very happy to be introducing the Korean films that were invited to the 65th Berlin International Film Festival. First of all, Korean film industry legend and internationally recognized auteur IM Kwon-taek’s 102nd film Revivre was invited to the very first Critics’ Week section, continuing the positive criti...
1. Another Film Draws Over 10 Million ViewersJK YOUN’s Ode to My Father, released on December 17th last year, surpassed ten million viewers in 28 days on January 13. The film was the 11th Korean film to cross the milestone and the 14th including foreign films. In addition, YOUN became the first director to cross the milestone for the second time after Haeundae in 2009, cementing his position as a ...
IM Kwon-taek’s 102nd Film IM Kwon-taek’s Revivre beat Whiplash and has taken the top spot at the alternative box office. Weekly admissions count was 56,312 while cumulative admissions went over 120,000. With this record, three Korean alternative films saw success in the box office, starting with My Love, Don’t Cross that River, then Socialphobia, and now Revivre. Although the film is already in i...
WHIPLASH, REVIVRE and THE DISAPPEARANCE OF ELEANOR RIGBY:THEM In the second week of April, many movements happened at the alternative box office. For five weeks straight, Whiplash has helmed the first place while newcomers Revivre and The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Them(hereafter Eleanor Rigby) came into play. However, the ticket sales have been dropping for Whiplash and it is doubful the fi...
Awards and Invitation
Korean Film Festival in Hungary (2019) - Extra
International Film Festival of India (2016)
- LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Seattle International Film Festival (2015) - Asian Crossroads
Toronto Korean Film Festival (2015) - Closing Night Feature
Director's Cut Awards (2015)
- Best Producer
Paeksang Arts Awards (2015) - Film Awards
- Best Supporting Actress
Paeksang Arts Awards (2015) - Film Awards
- Best Film
Women in Film Korea Festival (2015)
- Best Actress
Taipei Film Festival (2015) - World Cinema
Buenos Aires International Independent Film Festival (BAFICI) (2015) - Panorama
Beijing International Film Festival (2015) - Panorama
Berlin International Film Festival (2015) - Berlin Critics’ Week
Florence Korea Film Fest (2015) - Retrospettiva Ahn Sung-ki
Hong Kong International Film Festival (2015) - Master Class
New York Asian Film Festival (2015) - "MYUNG FILMS: Pioneers And Women Behind The Camera In Korean Film
Shanghai International Film & TV Festival (2015) - Panorama
Muju Film Festival : MJFF (2015) - Contemporary Panorama
Brisbane Asia Pacific Film Festival (2014)
Vancouver International Film Festival (2014) - Dragons & Tigers
Venice International Film Festival (2014) - Out of Competition
Toronto International Film Festival (2014)
Busan International Film Festival : BIFF (2014) - Gala Presentation
Singapore International Film Festival (2014) - Tribute to IM Kwon-teak
Stockholm International Film Festival (2014) - Asian Images
Hawaii International Film Festival (2014) - Spotlight on Korea
International Film Festival of Kerala (2014) - World Cinema