Na Hong-jin Returns to Cannes with Sci-Fi Thriller 'Hope'

Korean auteur Na Hong-jin will premiere his highly anticipated sci-fi thriller 'Hope' at the Cannes Film Festival, marking his return to the event's main competition. This marks his first film in ten years since 'The Wailing.'

'Hope' boasts an international cast, including Oscar winners Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander, alongside Korean stars Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung, and Jung Ho-yeon. The narrative reportedly begins with a mysterious tiger sighting in a remote harbor village near Korea's Demilitarized Zone, escalating into a peculiar and genre-defying mystery.

Known for his unique storytelling, Na's 'Hope' is described as one of his most ambitious projects to date, featuring a significant budget estimated to be over $50 million. The film's cinematography is handled by Hong Kyung-pyo, acclaimed for his work on 'Parasite' and 'Burning.'

This selection makes 'Hope' the first Korean film in four years to compete in Cannes' main competition. The film is scheduled for a summer theatrical release in Korea, with international sales handled by Plus M Entertainment.