Ryoo Seung-wan has been a pillar of the South Korean film industry for over 20 years, respected there for his keen social observation and thrilling action. But Europe’s great film festivals have feted him conspicuously less than some of his more internationally well-known peers. The Cannes Film Festival recently took a step toward correcting that record in 2024.
Ryoo, 50, made his first and only trip to Cannes back in 2005 with the gritty boxing drama Crying Fist, co-starring his brother, Ryoo Seung-bum, today a major star, and Korean cinema icon Choi Min-sik, then riding high thanks to his iconic role in Park Chan-wook’s Old Boy (2003).
“Crying Fist was very well received, but since we were in the Directors’ Fortnight section of the festival, it wasn’t screened in Cannes’ Grand Lumière Theater,” Ryoo recalls. “Back then, I was much younger and everything just felt fresh, fun and exciting. But I remember...
Ryoo, 50, made his first and only trip to Cannes back in 2005 with the gritty boxing drama Crying Fist, co-starring his brother, Ryoo Seung-bum, today a major star, and Korean cinema icon Choi Min-sik, then riding high thanks to his iconic role in Park Chan-wook’s Old Boy (2003).
“Crying Fist was very well received, but since we were in the Directors’ Fortnight section of the festival, it wasn’t screened in Cannes’ Grand Lumière Theater,” Ryoo recalls. “Back then, I was much younger and everything just felt fresh, fun and exciting. But I remember...
- 5/27/2024
- by Patrick Brzeski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Even eight years since its release and with a fair few recent releases pushing for its spot, none have been able to push Ryoo Seung-wan's “Veteran” out of the top 5 highest grossing Korean films (by attendance) of all time. Talk of a part 2 has floated since the feature's immense success and the moment is finally here when it is gearing up for its world premiere, with the official title it borrows from Tai Kato's 1968 Japanese classic “I, the Executioner”.
Synopsis
Detective Seo Do-cheol and his Major Crime Investigation Division tirelessly track down criminals day and night, often at the expense of their personal lives.
When the murder of a professor reveals links to past cases, suspicions of a serial killer arise, plunging the country into turmoil. As Major Crimes delves into the investigation, the killer taunts them by publicly releasing a teaser online, indicating the next victim, and intensifying the chaos.
Synopsis
Detective Seo Do-cheol and his Major Crime Investigation Division tirelessly track down criminals day and night, often at the expense of their personal lives.
When the murder of a professor reveals links to past cases, suspicions of a serial killer arise, plunging the country into turmoil. As Major Crimes delves into the investigation, the killer taunts them by publicly releasing a teaser online, indicating the next victim, and intensifying the chaos.
- 5/9/2024
- by Rhythm Zaveri
- AsianMoviePulse
"Catching perps is my job." Cj Entertainment in Korea has unveiled the first look trailer for a Korean action thriller titled I, The Executioner. This is actually a sequel to director Ryoo Seung-wan's 2015 film titled Veteran, though with a new title this time. It's premiering at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival this month in the Midnight Screening section where they always show a few Korean action films every year. The veteran detectives renowned for always getting their man are back in action!" I, The Executioner follows detective Seo Do-cheol, head of the Violent Crime Investigation Division, as he faces a major crisis. The film promises to be an intense thriller, blending action and suspense. Starring Jung Hae-in, Hwang Jung-min, Jang Yoon-ju, and Oh Dal-su. There's only 60 seconds of footage in this trailer, but damn does it look badass! Fights in the rain, on stairs, all over the city. Looks like...
- 5/9/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Action dramedy “Citizen of a Kind” is the story of an ordinary woman who takes matters into her own hands after losing all her money over a voice phishing scam. Directed by Park Young-ju, it is her commercial film debut, and indeed a successful one, considering that “Citizen” topped the South Korean box office on its opening weekend with a cumulative of $3.58 million.
Citizen of a Kind is screening at Udine Far East Film Festival 2024
Deok-Hee (Ra Mi-ran) is an ordinary ajumma (a middle-aged woman) whose laundry business and home have just gone up in flames, leaving her and her kids homeless and almost penniless. However, she is not the kind of woman who stops and feels sorry for herself; in fact, she is working for a laundry company and frantically trying to borrow some money and start her business afresh. Unfortunately, her positive and energetic attitude borders with naivety...
Citizen of a Kind is screening at Udine Far East Film Festival 2024
Deok-Hee (Ra Mi-ran) is an ordinary ajumma (a middle-aged woman) whose laundry business and home have just gone up in flames, leaving her and her kids homeless and almost penniless. However, she is not the kind of woman who stops and feels sorry for herself; in fact, she is working for a laundry company and frantically trying to borrow some money and start her business afresh. Unfortunately, her positive and energetic attitude borders with naivety...
- 4/25/2024
- by Adriana Rosati
- AsianMoviePulse
Queen of Tears is a romantic comedy-drama that will have you laughing one minute and break your heart in the other. Co-directed by Jang Young-woo and Kim Hee-won from a screenplay by Park Ji-eun, the tvN Korean drama series follows the story of a broken marriage of a high-profile couple. While their love has faded now that doesn’t mean that it was always like this as they were truly in love with each other and an oncoming crisis might reignite that fire between them once again.
Queen of Tears is sure to be a tear-jerker and a genuine look at love under all the entertaining facade. So, strap on, and let’s get ready for a story about love and money.
Queen of Tears – Episode Guide (When Will the New Episodes Air) Credit – Netflix
Queen of Tears consists of sixteen episodes in total. The Tvn drama premiered on...
Queen of Tears is sure to be a tear-jerker and a genuine look at love under all the entertaining facade. So, strap on, and let’s get ready for a story about love and money.
Queen of Tears – Episode Guide (When Will the New Episodes Air) Credit – Netflix
Queen of Tears consists of sixteen episodes in total. The Tvn drama premiered on...
- 3/10/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
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