Yeon Sang-ho's psychological thriller ‘Paradise Lost’ has been pre-sold to 118 territories ahead of its US premiere at the Hawaii International Film Festival.
01Summary
- 01‘Paradise Lost’ sold to 118 countries, with overseas revenue already exceeding net production budget.
- 02Film will have US premiere in the Spotlight on Korea section of the 46th Hawaii International Film Festival on Nov 1 and 4.
- 03Starring Kim Hyun-joo as a mother whose son vanished nine years earlier, the film explores family and motherhood.
- 04It sold out all four screenings at the Toronto International Film Festival and all four at the Busan International Film Festival.
- 05South Korean release is Oct 21, with North American release from Well Go USA on Nov 6.
02Why it matters
This story matters because it shows strong international appetite for Korean cinema, with a director known for global hits like ‘Train to Busan’ achieving commercial success before the film even opens in key markets.
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