January
Crazy Waiting ["Gidarida michyeo"] Written and directed by Ryu Seung-jin. Four couples are forced to deal with the ultimate challenge to their relationship when the men are called to serve their mandatory 730-day military service. Starring Son Tae-young, Jang Geun-seok, Yu In-young, Kim San-ho, Jang Hee-jin, Danny Ahn, Han Yeo-reum, Woo Seung-min, Lee Ki-woo, Lee Young-jin. Cinematography by Kim Cheol-joo. Produced by iFilm and Blue Bus Pictures. Distributed by Cinema Service. Sold internationally by iHQ. Rating: 15+. 108 min. January 1.
Forever the Moment ["Uri saengae choego-ui sungan"] Directed by Lim Soon-rye. Screenplay by Na Hyun. Based on the true life experiences of the players in the women's handball team which competed for South Korea in the 2004 Athens Olympics. Starring Moon So-ri, Kim Jeong-eun, Eom Tae-woong, Kim Ji-young, Jo Eun-ji, Park Won-sang, Jeong Seok-yong, Min Ji. Cinematography by Hwang Ki-seok. Produced by MK Pictures. Distributed by Sidus FNH. Sold internationally by Golden Network [Hong Kong]. Rating: General. 124 min. January 10.
Open City ["Mubangbi-dosi"] Written and directed by Lee Sang-ki. A determined police detective faces off against a ruthless pickpocketing gang, headed by a sexy femme fatale who masquerades as a tattoo artist. Starring Son Ye-jin, Kim Myung-min, Kim Hye-sook, Shim Ji-ho, Son Byeong-ho, Yoon Yu-seon, Kim Byeong-ok, Lee Hye-sook. Cinematography by Shin Ok-hyun, Seo Jeong-min. Produced by Samzzi IVision. Distributed and sold internationally by CJ Entertainment. Rating: 15+. 112 min. January 10.
Dimmer ["Aseurai"] Directed by Kim Sam-ryeok. Screenplay by Kim Sam-ryeok, An Cheol-ho, Choe Ju-yeon, Jeong Ji-won. A group of friends in their twenties get together to shoot a film, and in the process struggle with the challenges of relationships and growing up. Starring Kim Sang-ryeok, Shim Jae-won, Choi Tae-kyu. Cinematography by Jo Yeong-jik. Distributed and sold internationally by Indiestory. Rating: 12+. 85 min. January 11.
Hellcats ["Ddeugeoun-geosi joh-a"] Directed by Kwon Chil-in. Screenplay by Kim Hyun-soo, Kim Soo-ah, Park Hye-ryeon. An extended family of three women -- the fortysomething interior designer Young-mi, the 27-year old screenwriter Ami, and the high school student Kang-ae -- are all engaged in dilemmas regarding romance and sex. Starring Kim Min-hee, Lee Mi-sook, An So-hee, Kim Seong-su, Kim Heung-su, Yun Hui-seok, Jo Eun-ji, Kim Beom, Jang Hang-jun. Cinematography by Jo Yong-gyu. Produced and distributed by Cinema Service. Sold internationally by CJ Entertainment. Rating: 15+. 114 min. January 17.
The Little Prince ["Eorin wangja"] Directed by Choi Jong-hyeon. Screenplay by Im Jin-pyeong. A foley artist named Jong-cheol loses his wife and son, and falls deep into an alcohol-soaked depression. However a chance encounter brings him into contact with another young boy who desperately needs a father figure. Starring Tak Jae-hoon, Kang Su-han, Jo An, Jeon Moo-song, Choi Ju-bong, Park Won-sang, Charles, Lee Ho-jae, Yu Ha-jin. Cinematography by Kim Hong-min. Produced by People & Pictures, NR Communications. Distributed by Lotte Entertainment. Rating: 12+. 92 min. January 17.
Once Upon a Time in Corea ["Wonseu-eopon-eo-taim"] Directed by Jeong Yong-ki. Screenplay by Chun Seong-il. In 1945, shortly before Korea's liberation, a gigantic diamond is found by agents of the Japanese colonial government. Immediately, two secretive crooks - a legendary swindler and a jazz club singer - make plans to steal it. Starring Park Yong-woo, Lee Bo-young, Kim Eung-soo, Kim Soo-hyun. Cinematography by Moon Yong-sik. Produced by Win Entertainment. Distributed by CH Entertainment Sold internationally by Mirovision. Rating: 12+. 110 min. January 30.
A Man Who Was Superman ["Syupeomaen-ieotteon sanai"] Directed by Jeong Yoon-chul. Screenplay by Jung Yoon-chul, Kim Bada, Yoon Jin-ho. A TV producer who feels frustrated with her job comes to shoot a documentary about a mentally unbalanced man who believes he is superman. Starring Jun Ji-hyun(Gianna Jun), Hwang Jeong-min, Jin Ji-hee, Kim Tae-seong. Cinematography by Choi Young-hwan. Produced , Distributed and sold internationally by CJ Entertainment. Rating: General. 102 min. January 30.
Radio Dayz ["Raduio Deijeu"] Directed by Ha Kee-ho. Screenplay by Kim Hyun-jung. The making of Korea's first radio drama, broadcast in the 1930s under Japanese rule, turns out to be as dramatic as the story itself. Starring Ryu Seung-bum, Hwang Bo-ra, Kim Sa-rang, Lee Jong-hyuk. Cinematography by Lee Tae-yoon. Produced and Distributed by SidusFNH. Sold internationally by Golden Network [HK]. Rating: 12+. 111 min. January 31.
My Love Yurie ["Nae sarang Yurie"] Written and directed by Ko Eun-ki. A young man living in a strange remote place is in love with the woman living across the street, who makes a living by selling her body. He decides to make a deal with the devil in order to make her his own. Starring Ko Da-mi, Kang Hui, Kim Jun-bae, Yang Yeong-jo, Koo Hye-ryeong. Cinematography by Yun Ji-woon. Produced by Sensitive and Aggressive Strawberry Tree. Distributed and sold internationally by Activers Entertainment. Rating: 18+. 113 min. January 31.
The Devil's Game ["Deo Geim"] Directed by Yoon In-ho. Screenplay by Yoon In-ho, Kim Mi-ra, Lee Jae-jin. A poor sidewalk artist is desperate for money to protect his girlfriend from loan sharks. Then, a rich old man invites him to participate in a strange bet for huge sums of money. Starring Shin Ha-kyun, Byun Hee-bong, Lee Hye-young, Son Hyun-ju. Cinematography by Baek Dong-hyun. Produced by Prime Entertainment and Premier Entertainment. Distributed and sold internationally by Prime Entertainment. Rating: 15+. 116 min. January 31.
Lovers of 6 Years ["6 Nyeon-jjae Yeonae-jung"] Written and directed by Park Hyun-jin. A couple in their late twenties have been dating for six years, but soon their relationship will face difficult new tests. Starring Kim Ha-neul, Yoon Kye-sang, Shin Sung-lok, Cha Hyun-jung. Cinematography by Park Yong-soo. Produced by Picasso Films. Distributed and sold internationally by Studio 2.0. Rating: 15+. 103 min. February 5.
His Last Gift ["Majimak Seonmul"] Directed by Kim Young-jun. Screenplay by Bom Eui-hwan. A man serving a life sentence for murder is given ten-days leave to be with his daughter who has contracted a rare illness and is in need of a liver transplant. Starring Shin Hyun-jun, Heo Jun-ho, Kwon Oh-jung. Cinematography by Lee Sung-je. Produced by . Distributed and sold internationally by Showbox. Rating: 18+. 112 min. February 5.
The Chaser ["Chugyeok-ja"] Directed by Na Hong-jin. Screenplay by Na Hong-jin, Hong Won-chan, Lee Shin-ho. Two women working for a call service go missing after visiting the same customer.The pimp who hired them becomes suspicious and decides to investigate. Starring Kim Yoon-soek, Ha Jung-woo Heo, Seo Young-hee. Cinematography by Seo Keun-hee. Produced by Bidangil Pictures. Distributed by Showbox. International sales by Fine Cut. Rating: 15+. 123 min. February 14.
Beautiful ["Areumdapta"] Directed by Juhn Jae-hong. Screenplay by Kim Ki-duk. An uncommonly attractive woman recieves unwanted attention from all sort of men, to the point where it starts to affect her sanity. Starring Cha Soo-yeon, Lee Chun-hee. Cinematography by Kim Ki-tae. Produced by Kim Ki-duk Film and Sponge Entertainment. Distributed and sold internationally by Sponge Entertainment. Rating: 18+. 88 min. February 14.
Life is Beautiful ["Daehan-i, Minguk-ssi"] Directed by Choi Jin-won. Screenplay by Kim Eun-tae. The world's greatest romantic who believes in the absolute power of love, Dae-han becomes the rival of Min-guk, a naive dreamer who believes that he can do anything he sets his mind to. Starring Choi Sung-guk, Gong Hyung-jin, Choi Jung-won. Cinematography by Kim Young-chul. Produced by Funny Film. Distributed by Lotte Entertainment. Rating: 15+. 102 min. February 14.
Inner Circle Line ["Naebu-sunhwanseon"] Written and directed by Cho Eun-hee. A woman named Yeong-joo who works as a club designer meets a man who reminds her of a past lover. Meanwhile a man with the same name who works as a subway driver on Seoul's line #2 is traumatized when someone jumps in front of his train. Starring Yang Eun-yong, Bae Yong-keun, Jung Yu-mi, Jang So-yeon. Cinematography by Choi Young-min. Distributed and sold internationally by Indiestory. Rating: 18+. 95 min. February 22.
Butterflymole ["Nabi-dudeoji"] Directed by Suh Myeong-soo. Gyeong-shik, a subway driver in his mid-fourties, struggles with the tedium of his job, the suicide of a passenger, and the mysterious disappearance of his brother. Starring Pan Young-jin, Park Jin-guk, Heo Jeong-in, Choi Jeong-dan, Song Young-chang. Cinematography by Jeong Wook-joon. Produced by Indie Union. Distributed and sold internationally by Indiestory. Rating: 15+. 83 min. February 22.
Night and Day ["Bam-gwa nat"] Written and directed by Hong Sang-soo. Sung-nam, a married painter, is named in a marijuana drug bust and flees to Paris to avoid the police. While there he befriends two young Korean art students. Starring Kim Young-ho, Park Eun-hye, Hwang Su-jeong, Kim Yu-jin, Seo Min-jeong, Ki Joo-bong, Lee Seon-gyun, Jeong Ji-hye. Cinematography by Kim Hoon-gwang. Produced by bom Film Productions. Distributed by Sponge. Sold internationally by UMEDIA [France]. Rating: 18+. 144 min. February 28.
BA:BO ["Babo"] Directed by Kim Jeong-gwon. Screenplay by Kim Young-tak and Kim Jeong-gwon. An aspiring pianist returns from a long-term stay in Europe to her hometown in Korea. There she is reunited with a brain-damaged man who has been harboring a crush on her since their school days. Starring Ha Ji-won, Cha Tae-hyun, Park Hee-soon, Lee Ji-young, Song Jae-ho, Park Grina, Park Ha-seon, Jeong Gyeong-soon. Cinematography by Kim Tae-kyung. Produced by Wire to Wire Films. Distributed by CJ Entertainment. Sold internationally by Cineclick Asia. Rating: 12+. 99 min. February 28.
My New Partner ["Mai nyu pateuneo"] Directed by Kim Jong-hyun. Screenplay by Kim Jong-hyun, Yun Jae-geun, Kim Hyeong-wan. A morose but well respected young cop is transferred to Busan to investigate a drug case. There he finds himself paired with his own father, a disgraced and somewhat corrupt officer with whom he is no longer on speaking terms. Starring Ahn Sung-ki, Jo Han-seon, Jeong Seok-young, Lee Eun-ji, Park Cheol-min, Jeong In-gi, Jo Jin-woong, Choi Il-hwa. Cinematography by Kim Young-ho. Produced and sold internationally by KM Culture. Distributed by M Plus Pictures. Rating: 15+. 110 min. March 6.
The Past is a Strange Country ["Gwageo-neun natseon narada"] Directed by Kim Eung-su. A documentary made up of the recollections of people who witnessed or were familiar with two student activists who set themselves on fire during an anti-U.S. rally on April 28, 1986. Featuring Kim Eung-su, Jeon Ho-shik, Kim Hui-jae, Jo Yu-shik, Lee Jeong-seung, Kim Hee-kyung, Lee Young-beom. Cinematography by Jeon Ho-shik, Kim Eung-su, Kim Baek-jun. Distributed by Cinema Sangsang-madang. Rating: 12+. 90 min. March 6.
Humming ["Heoming"] Directed by Park Dae-young. Screenplay by Jeong Seon-ju, Park Dae-young. A talented young scientist named Jun-seo has been dating the diving instructor Mi-yeon for years, but he is starting to feel frustrated by their relationship. He plans to go on a research trip to Antarctica in order to get away for a while, but then tragedy strikes. Starring Lee Cheon-hee, Han Ji-hye, Jeong Jae-jin, Lee Hwi-hyang, Lee Jeong-heon, Chae Yun-seo, Lee Min-gi, Kim Su-hyun. Cinematography by Hong Jong-gyeong. Produced by The Dream Pictures. Distributed by Lotte Entertainment. Rating: 12+. 96 min. March 13.
Fate ["Sungmyeong"] Directed by Kim Hae-gon. Screenplay by Kim Hae-gon, Jang Seong-su, Nam Seong-shik. Four close friends decide to target a casino in order to lift their lives out of the gutter, but an unexpected betrayal sets the stage for a future showdown. Starring Song Seung-heon, Kwon Sang-woo, Kim In-kwon, Park Han-byeol, Ji Sung, Park Yu-taek, Wi Seung-cheol, Hong Su-hyeon, Lee Seung-jun. Cinematography by Choi Ji-yeol. Produced by MKDK. Distributed and sold internationally by CJ Entertainment. Rating: 18+. 123 min. March 20.
Farewell ["Jakbyeol"] Directed by Hwang Yun. A documentary originally produced in 2001 that looks at the space of the modern zoo and considers issues related to wildlife and animal welfare. Featuring Kim Hye-jin, Kim Young-jun, Eom Gi-yong, Han Hyo-dong. Cinematography by Hwang Yun. Produced by Studio Duma. Distributed by Jinjin Pictures. Rating: General. 81 min. March 27.
One Day on the Road ["Eoneu nal geu gireseo"] Directed by Hwang Yun. A 2006 documentary that looks at how the increasing number of roads running through animal habitats are affecting wildlife populations. Featuring Choi Tae-young, Choi Cheon-kwon, Choi Dong-gi. Produced by Studio Duma. Distributed by Jinjin Pictures. International sales by Mirovision. Rating: General. 97 min. March 27.
Happy Together ["Donggeo, dongrak"] Directed by Kim Tae-hee. Screenplay by Kim Tae-hee and Kim Bo-jeong. Yu-jin and her single mother Jeong-im are close emotionally, and even feel comfortable discussing their sexual lives. However as Jeong-im re-starts an old relationship, and Yu-jin's boyfriend starts to act in strange ways, things start to get complicated. Starring Jo Yun-hee, Kim Cheong, Jeong Seung-ho, Kim Dong-wook, Kim Hae-yeon, Choi Jeong-woo. Cinematography by Kim Hoon-kwang. Produced by RG Enterworks. Distributed by Showbox. Rating: 18+. 101 min. March 27.
A Secret Scandal ["Na-ui seukaendeul"] Directed by Shin Jeong-gyun. Hyun-woo and Sun-ah meet when he is a middle schooler and she is a student teacher. Later, when he has turned 19 and she is a 27-year old art instructor, their relationship starts to develop. Starring Seo Rin, Lee Jun, Kang Shin-cheol, Kim Hwa-ju, Choi Eun-ju, Goh Gyu-pil. Cinematography by Shin Jong-sun. Produced and distributed by Lumix Media. Rating: 15+. 92 min. March 27.
The Guard Post ["GP506"] Directed by Kong Su-chang. Screenplay by Kong Su-chang, Pil Young-woo. A guard post along the border between North and South Korea has fallen mysteriously quiet, and a search team arrives to find that virtually the entire group has been killed. An investigation follows, but it soon becomes clear that something very strange took place prior to the killings. Starring Cheon Ho-jin, Jo Hyun-jae, Lee Young-hoon, Lee Jeong-heon, Park Won-sang, Lee Dong-woon, Son Byeong-ho. Cinematography by Kim Seong-hwan. Produced by Bokko Pictures and Motis. Distributed and sold internationally by Showbox. Rating: 18+. 120 min. April 3.
Do-Re-Mi-Fa-Sol-La-Si-Do ["Doremipasollasido"] Written and directed by Kang Geon-hyang. High school student Jungwon finds herself being mocked by the arrogant but cute boy Eun-gyu next door. They become rivals, then eventually start dating, but things become complicated once they realize that Eun-gyu's best friend is Jungwon's former boyfriend. Starring Cha Ye-ryeon, Jang Geun-seok, Jeong Ui-cheol, Im Joo-hwan, Park Min-ji, Han Tae-yun. Cinematography by Jin Young-hwan. Produced by Hongsangja. Distributed by Cinema Service. Rating: 12+. 105 min. April 3.
Viva Love ["Gyeongchuk! Uri sarang"] Directed by Oh Jeom-gyun. Screenplay by Park Yun. Bong-soon is a middle aged housewife with a selfish daughter in her twenties and a husband who is quietly having an affair. Tensions in the house rise when the daughter moves out, abruptly breaking up with her young fiance Gu-sang. Bong-soon tries to comfort the heartbroken Gu-sang, and ends up falling in love with him. Starring Kim Hae-sook, Ki Joo-bong, Kim Hye-na, Kim Young-min, Bang Eun-hee. Cinematography by Jang Seong-baek. Produced by Ivy Pictures. Distributed by Sponge. Sold internationally by Studio 2.0. Rating: 15+. 100 min. April 10.
The Last Dining Table ["Majimak bapsang"] Written and directed by Roh Gyeong-tae. A somewhat suureal film that presents several "worlds" in which five people interact and then come together at the end to reveal their familial relationships. Starring Hong Seok-yeon, Baek Hyun-ju, Hwang Bok-soon, Kim Do-yeon, Oh Heung-gi. Cinematography by Jeong Young-sam. Produced by Cicada I Remember. Rating: 18+. 93 min. April 11.
If You Were Me: Anima Vision 2 ["Byeolbyeol iyagi 2: Yeoseot bitkkal mujigae"] Directed by Lee Hong-soo, Ahn Dong-hee, Hong Deok-pyo, Ryu Jung-woo, Lee Hong-min, Jung Min-young, Gwon Mi-jeong, Park Yong-jae. An omnibus film consisting of six short animated works about human rights issues. "The Third Wish" (Ahn Dong-hee and Ryu Jung-woo) is about childbirth by physically challenged people; "Peeling" (Hong Deok-pyo) covers male societal complexes; "Baby" (Lee Hong-soo and Lee Hong-min) considers challenges facing working mothers; "Merry Golasmas" (Jung Min-young) looks at various kinds of discrimination; "Shine Shine Shining" (Gwon Mi-jeong) considers arranged marriages with migrant brides; and "Lies" (Park Yong-jae) presents a gay man pressured by his parents to marry a woman. Produced by the National Human Rights Commission of Korea. Sold internationally by Indiestory. Rating: 12+. 95 min. April 17.
My Song Is... ["Na-ui norae-neun"] Written and directed by An Seul-gi. Hee-chul, 20 years old, sleeps in on the day of his university entrance exam and instead gets a part time job. Eventually he comes across two university students shooting an independent film, and they cast him in it. Starring Shin Hyun-ho, Min Se-yeon, Yun Se-min, Ju Min-ha, Kim Ki-seok. Cinematography by Choi Taek-jun. Produced by CR Film. Distributed and sold internationally by Indiestory. Rating: 12+. 80 min. April 25.
The Moonlight in Seoul ["Biseuti Boijeu"] Written and directed by Yoon Jong-bin. Jae-hyun and Seung-woo work in a host bar in Seoul, where they provide companionship to women over drinks. The work pays well, but Jae-hyun still struggles to pay his debts and Seung-woo finds his budding relationship with Ji-won turning sour. Starring Ha Jung-woo, Yoon Kye-sang, Yoon Jin-seo, Lee Seung-min, Ma Dong-seok, Yoo Ha-joon. Cinematography by Ko Nak-seon. Produced by Wire to Wire Film. Distributed by Lotte Entertainment. Sold internationally by Finecut. Rating: 18+. 123 min. April 30.
A Tale of Legendary Libido ["Garujigi"] Written and directed by Shin Han-sol. In a village reknowned for its strong women and sexually incompetent men, Gang-soi is the most incompetent of all. But a chance enconter with a monk transforms him into the Joseon Dynasty's #1 lover. Starring Bong Tae-kyu, Kim Shin-a, Oh Dal-soo, Yoon Yeo-jung, Song Jae-ho, Jeon Su-kyung. Cinematography by Lee Hyung-deok. Produced by Prime Entertainment. Distributed and sold internationally by Showbox. Rating: 18+. 120 min. April 30.
Shocking Family ["Syoking Paemilli"] Directed by Kyung-soon. A documentary about three women - Se-young in her 20's, Kyung-eun in her 30's, and Kyung-soon in her 40's - who try to find their own identity within the often constrictive space of Korean family life. Cinematography by Se-young. Produced by Redsnowman. Distributed and sold internationally be Indiestory. Rating: 12+. 111 min. May 8.
Unforgettable ["Seoul-o boinya"] Written and directed by Song Dong-yoon. A modern young teacher arrives at her new post in the remote mountains of South Cheolla Province. There she becomes involved in the personal triumphs and tragedies of her students before taking them on their first field trip to Seoul. Starring Yoo Seung-ho, Oh Soo-a, Lee Chang-hoon, Kim Yoo-jung, Park Sang-ha, Noh Young-hak. Cinematography by Heo Eung-hoe. Produced by Line Pictures. Distributed by Cinema Service. Rating: General. 84 min. May 8.
Nallari Jongbujeon Directed by Im Won-guk. Screenplay by Park Youn-sun. After suddenly striking it rich, university student Yeon-su and her father are enjoying life. Yeon-su is perhaps enjoying it a little too much -- she's notoriously wild, and her pretty face only adds to her pride and abandon. One day, however, she meets a young guy who is her exact opposite, and sure enough, she falls in love. Starring Park Jung-a, Park Jin-woo, Jang Min-ho, Lee Won-jong, Jo Sang-gu, Yang Keum-seok. Cinematography by Heo Sung-ryong. Produced by Film Can. Distributed by Lotte Entertainment. Rating: 12+. 110 min. May 22.
Bangool Tomato Directed by Jeong Young-bae. Screenplay by Kim Sung. Despite living in extreme poverty an elderly man and his granddaughter never complain about their condition. In fact, their cheerful outlook on life serves as an example to everyone they encounter. Starring Shin Gu, Kim Hyang-gi, Kim Byung-chun, Kang Tae-eun, Choi Dong-kyun. Cinematography by Park Kyung-won. Produced by Cineraga Pictures. Distributed by Movies Entertainment. Rating: 12+. 100 min. May 29.
Girl Scout ["Geol Seukauteu"] Directed by Kim Sang-man. Screenplay by Kim Seok-ju. Four ordinary women are struggling financially, but things get much worse when someone runs off with their life savings. Desperate, they go out in search of their money. Starring Kim Sun-a, Na Moon-hee, Lee Kyung-sil, Ko Jun-hee. Cinematography by Sung Seung-taek. Produced by BK Pictures and MK Pictures. Distributed by MK Pictures. Rating: 15+. 99 min. June 5.
To the Bitter End : Version 2.0 ["Pilseung ver 2.0 Yeon young-seok"] Directed by Tae Joon-sik. A documentary about the folk singer Yeon Young-seok, who compose many songs about the labor movement and issues related to temporary workers. Cinematography by Shin Im-ho, Park Jung-hyun, Cho Se-young, Tae Joon-sik. Produced by Tae Joon-sik. Distributed by Indiespace. Rating: General. 88 min. June 6.
Like Father, Like Son ["Abeoji-wa Mari-wa Na"] Directed and written by Lee Moo-young. A former rock star, Tae-soo, comes back to his son after a 15-year absence. His son is filled with resentment, but when they are joined unexpectedly by Marie, an acquaintance of the son, a family forms. Starring Kim Sang-joong, Kim Heung-su, Yoo In-young. Cinematography by Kim Jong-yoon. Produced by EE Films. Distributed and sold internationally by CJ Entertainment. Rating: 18+. 108 min. June 12.
Tidak ada komentar:
Posting Komentar