- South Korean Noir Drama 'HOPELESS' Debuts at Cannes, Celebrating Song Joong-ki's 15-Year Career 목차
South Korean actor Song Joong-ki celebrates his first-ever entry to the prestigious Cannes International Film Festival with his latest movie "HOPELESS" This marks a significant milestone in his career, which spans over 15 years. The film has been officially invited to the "Notable Gaze" section of the 76th Cannes International Film Festival, set to begin on May 16th.
Through distributor Plus M Entertainment, Song Joong-ki expressed his excitement, stating that "HOPELESS" is a project where all the actors and staff have poured their passion and energy. He also added that the audience's appreciation for the film's intensity has doubled his joy. In the movie, Song Joong-ki portrays Chi-gun, a middle boss of an organization navigating a hellish world.
Hong Sa-bin, who plays the role of Yeon-gyu, an 18-year-old boy struggling in harsh reality, shared his feelings about his first leading role at Cannes. "It is an honor to be invited to the Cannes Film Festival for a movie called 'Hwaran,' and I am grateful to be part of such a great film," he said.
Song Joong-ki's 'Hwaran' to Make International Debut at Cannes Film Festival
The South Korean film 'Hwaran', starring actor Song Joong-ki, has been officially invited to the 76th Cannes International Film Festival's Notable Gaze section. The announcement was made during a press conference held at the UGC Normandie Theater in Paris,
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Kim Hyung-seo, also known as Vivi, who plays Ha-yeon, Yeon-gyu's younger brother, expressed his happiness, saying, "It's so amazing. I am very grateful and will do my best."
"HOPELESS" is a noir drama that tells the story of Yeon-kyu, a young man desperate to escape his nightmarish reality, who ends up in a dangerous world after meeting Chi-gun, the boss of an organization. The film is produced by Man Pictures, known for hits such as "New World," "The Shameless," "Asura," and "Hunt."
The "Notable Gaze" section, where "Hwaran" is featured, is dedicated to showcasing the works of talented young directors and aesthetically outstanding films. Previous entries in this section include director Bong Joon-ho's "Mother" (2009) and Hong-jin Na's "The Yellow Sea" (2010). Director Kim Chang-hoon of "Hwaran" has also been officially invited to the Cannes International Film Festival for his first feature film debut, raising anticipation for the movie. In response to the invitation, he said, "I really appreciate the actors and production staff who devoted themselves to this film, and I am truly happy and fortunate that their hard work can shine."
