'Hope', remarked for its original story, has confirmed promotions in Vietnam and North America, followed by successive official invitations to world-renowned film festivals.
'Hope' (directed/written by Na Hong-jin / produced by Posed Films / co-produced by Plus M Entertainment, Westworld Inc. / presented/distributed by Plus M Entertainment) will proceed with local promotions from September 1 to 2 ahead of its Vietnam release on September 4. Director Na Hong-jin, along with Hwang Jung-min, Jo In-sung, and Jung Ho-yeon, will participate in official schedules including press conferences, premiere red carpet events, and meet and greets. Ahead of the North American release on September 9, from September 7 to 15, they will visit major cities including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Austin, and San Francisco to participate in local screenings and Q&A sessions.
Film festivals around the world are also showing their interest. Following invitations to the 79th Cannes Film Festival, the 25th New York Asian Film Festival, the 51st Toronto International Film Festival, and the 74th San Sebastián International Film Festival, it has also been selected for the Panorama section of the 31st Busan International Film Festival opening on October 6. Invitations from major genre film festivals such as Germany's Fantasy Filmfest add further momentum.
'Hope' tells the story that begins when Beom-seok, the head of Hopogang outpost located in the demilitarized zone, hears news of a tiger's appearance, and the entire village goes on high alert.
'Hope', which has launched its full-scale global expansion, is currently showing in theaters nationwide.
