The film 'Lobby,' which is gaining acclaim as a 'strange and funny crazy movie,' announced its overseas release plans and is set to venture into global theaters in addition to domestic ones.
'Lobby' (directed by Ha Jung-woo and produced by Workhouse Company and Film Momentum, with support from Michigan Venture Capital and WYSIWYG STUDIOS, and distributed by SHOWBOX), known as a strangely addictive movie, is set to break into theaters worldwide. The film will debut in Vietnam on April 18 and is confirmed to open in Australia and New Zealand on April 24, followed by Taiwan at the end of April and in Mongolia on July 26, as well as in Japan and other Southeast Asian regions including Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Additionally, the global distribution rights have been sold, drawing attention to the potential box office success 'Lobby' is poised to achieve.
Veteran distributors have lent their support for 'Lobby's' overseas release. In the Asian region, GaragePlay, which has achieved record successes with Korean films such as 'Train to Busan,' 'Banshee,' 'The Outlaws,' and 'Veteran 2,' will handle distribution. A GaragePlay representative noted, "I believe that director Ha Jung-woo's film 'Lobby,' which he directed and starred in, will offer Taiwanese audiences a fresh and unique experience, and we are eagerly preparing for the day we can present this film to them." Emphasis Video Entertainment Ltd., which has distributed various Korean films such as 'Banshee,' 'Veteran 2,' and 'Seong-sil,' will handle the global distribution rights. The Filmbridge, known for distributing films such as 'The Outlaws 4' and 'Pilot', will take charge of the release in Mongolia, while Runup Vietnam, which distributed 'Revolver,' will manage the release in Vietnam. The film distribution company Movie House Bee noted, "I think the unique witty dialogue and charm of director Ha Jung-woo, along with the excellent performances of the talented cast, are likely the foundation of its international popularity. I am thrilled that audiences from various countries can laugh and enjoy this film together," conveying a special sentiment regarding the international release of 'Lobby.'
The film 'Lobby' tells the story of Cha-wook (Ha Jung-woo), a startup CEO who knows nothing but research, embarking on his first-ever lobbying golf outing to secure a 4 trillion won national project, and it is currently being screened in theaters nationwide.
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