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Korean Cinema Shines: Hong & Min Films Sell Globally
30 Oct
Summary
- Hong Sangsoo's Locarno winner secured buyers in France and Japan.
- Justin H. Min's drama Journey There sold across Asia and Israel.
- Finecut announced sales at the TIFFCOM content market.
Hong Sangsoo's 35th feature, Nowhere to Lay My Eyes, a winner at the 79th Locarno Film Festival, has found new international distribution. The film secured deals with buyers in Argentina, France, Japan, and Portugal. Previously announced sales included territories like China, North America, Spain, and the U.K.
Concurrently, Kim Jin-yu's drama Journey There, starring Justin H. Min, has achieved significant international sales. The film was acquired by distributors in Japan, Israel, Mongolia, and Taiwan, with Kairos Distribution acquiring inflight rights. This marks Min's first Korean production.
These international sales were announced by Seoul-based sales company Finecut on the final day of TIFFCOM, the content market associated with the Tokyo International Film Festival. Finecut's upcoming market presence includes the American Film Market.
