The film “HOPELESS (화란)“, guest of the “Un certain regard” section of the 76th Cannes International Film Festival, continues its advance in presale at Cannes.
“HOPELESS (화란)” recorded a full house during the screening of the film for overseas buyers, and cinema officials around the world showed enthusiastic interest as they stood and watched films despite the lack of seats.
As a result, countries like France, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, India, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei quickly confirmed their purchases. Additionally, additional sales are being discussed in Europe such as Germany, UK, Poland, and Italy, and in various regions such as North America and South America.
An official from Periscoop, a distributor in charge of distribution in the Netherlands, expressed particular interest in “HOPELESS (화란),” saying, “As a fan and distributor who loved Korean movies from the very beginning, “HOPELESS (화란)” is a film that deserves great love from the audience in the Netherlands, the hope of the main character.”
“HOPELESS (화란)” is a dark drama about the story of “Yeon Gyu” (Hong Sabin), a teenager who tries to abandon his hometown with no future and no hope, in order to improve his life and the future. from his family. However, to achieve his goals, he must first come to terms with the local criminal underworld, meeting the middle boss of the organization “Chigan” (Song Joong Ki).
The film was invited to the “Un certain regard” section of this year’s Cannes Film Festival and is scheduled for an official screening at 11 a.m. local time on May 24.
“HOPELESS (화란)” is a new work from Man Pictures, which guarantees intense enjoyment like “The New World”, “The Cruel”, “Asura” and “Hunt”, and has caught the attention of movie fans in the world early. world with a unique encounter between Hong Sabin, Song Joong Ki and Kim Hyung Seo.
In particular, director Kim Chang Hoon‘s delicate directing, the new faces of actors Hong Sabin and Kim Hyung Seo, and the new transformation of trusted actor Song Joong Ki have raised expectations, and film officials are concerned. provide information on “HOPELESS (화란)” even before its official release.
“HOPELESS (화란)” is set to be released in Korea this year.
Journalist: Shawn
Translator: Shawn
Source: SNS Festival de Cannes
