Courtesy of CJ ENM
Two posthumous works of late actor Lee Sun-kyun are slated for release this summer, each a month apart.
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| ▲ Actor Lee Sun-kyun(center) walks on the 76th Cannes Film Festival's red carpet on May 23, 2023 for his film ″Project Silence″ which was invited to the festival's Midnight Screening section / Courtesy of CJ ENM |
In July, the thriller film "Project Silence" is scheduled to hit theaters, distributed by CJ ENM. Directed by Kim Tae-gon, the film portrays a survival story of individuals trapped in a foggy bridge en route to an airport, facing attacks from military dogs. Lee Sun-kyun stars as Cha Jeong-won, an administrator at the nation’s security office, while Ju Ji-hoon portrays Joe Park, a character driven by financial motives.
"Project Silence" was featured in the Midnight Screening section of the 76th Cannes Film Festival last year.
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| ▲ The poster of last actor Lee Sun-kyun's posthumous work ″Project Silence″ / Courtesy of CJ ENM |
In August, "The Land of Happiness" will be released by distributor NEW. The film depicts the journey of soldier Park Tae-joo and his lawyer, Jung In-hoo, during a presidential assassination trial in 1979, based on the case of former President Park Chung Hee’s assassination. Lee Sun-kyun portrays Park Tae-joo, while Jo Jung-suk plays the defending lawyer.
Lee Sun-kyun, who debuted in 2001, gained international recognition through his role in "Parasite" (2019), directed by Bong Joon-ho, which received accolades at major film festivals and award ceremonies.
The actor was involved in a drug scandal in October of last year and underwent police questioning. He passed away on December 27 of the same year.
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| ▲ A poster of late actor Lee Sun-kyun's posthumous work ″The Land of Happiness″ / Courtesy of NEW |
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Blue YIM, yimyoungseo1010@naver.com
Thriller "Project Silence" and Drama "The Land of Happiness" to Hit Screens
Courtesy of CJ ENM
Two posthumous works of late actor Lee Sun-kyun are slated for release this summer, each a month apart.
|
| ▲ Actor Lee Sun-kyun(center) walks on the 76th Cannes Film Festival's red carpet on May 23, 2023 for his film ″Project Silence″ which was invited to the festival's Midnight Screening section / Courtesy of CJ ENM |
In July, the thriller film "Project Silence" is scheduled to hit theaters, distributed by CJ ENM. Directed by Kim Tae-gon, the film portrays a survival story of individuals trapped in a foggy bridge en route to an airport, facing attacks from military dogs. Lee Sun-kyun stars as Cha Jeong-won, an administrator at the nation’s security office, while Ju Ji-hoon portrays Joe Park, a character driven by financial motives.
"Project Silence" was featured in the Midnight Screening section of the 76th Cannes Film Festival last year.
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| ▲ The poster of last actor Lee Sun-kyun's posthumous work ″Project Silence″ / Courtesy of CJ ENM |
In August, "The Land of Happiness" will be released by distributor NEW. The film depicts the journey of soldier Park Tae-joo and his lawyer, Jung In-hoo, during a presidential assassination trial in 1979, based on the case of former President Park Chung Hee’s assassination. Lee Sun-kyun portrays Park Tae-joo, while Jo Jung-suk plays the defending lawyer.
Lee Sun-kyun, who debuted in 2001, gained international recognition through his role in "Parasite" (2019), directed by Bong Joon-ho, which received accolades at major film festivals and award ceremonies.
The actor was involved in a drug scandal in October of last year and underwent police questioning. He passed away on December 27 of the same year.
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| ▲ A poster of late actor Lee Sun-kyun's posthumous work ″The Land of Happiness″ / Courtesy of NEW |
Sayart
Blue YIM, yimyoungseo1010@naver.com
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