The film "No Other Choice," which is garnering anticipation as an entry in the institutional sector of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, has released four stills for the first time.
"No Other Choice" (director Park Chan-wook, provided and distributed by CJ ENM, produced by Moho Film and CJ ENM Studios) contains the story of "Mansu" (Lee Byung-hun), an office worker who felt that his life was satisfying enough to say that he had "achieved it all," but after being suddenly fired, prepares for his own war for re-employment to protect his wife and two children and to maintain the home he worked hard to acquire.
The film "No Other Choice," which is raising expectations as director Park Chan-wook's third entry at the Venice International Film Festival, captivates attention once again by unveiling four stills. A still of "Mansu" hugging his wife "Miri" (Son Ye-jin) and their two children in the yard captures a moment of what was once a harmonious and peaceful family, conveying a warm atmosphere.
The cold expression of "Mansu" staring downward while holding a flower pot aloft foreshadows the changes he will undergo after being fired and sparks curiosity. Additionally, a still featuring "Mansu" wearing oven gloves facing his potential rival "Beom-mo" (Lee Sung-min) carries a strange tension, adding anticipation for a dramatic plot that cannot be predicted one step ahead. Finally, a still capturing the moments of "Miri" and their daughter "Ri-won" evokes curiosity about what changes will occur in the family after "Mansu"'s sudden job loss.
Following the achievement of being invited to the institutional sector of the Venice International Film Festival for the first time in 13 years, the film "No Other Choice" is creating buzz by unveiling four stills and is expected to capture the hearts of domestic and international audiences with an unprecedented unique story.
With a meeting of trusted actors, dramatic developments, beautiful mise-en-scène, solid direction, and even a touch of black comedy, director Park Chan-wook's new film "No Other Choice" is set to be released in September.
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