Actor Choi Jong-nam moved and delighted audiences with the play 'Audrey, So Beautiful'.
On Aug. 3, after the curtain fell on 'Audrey, So Beautiful', Choi Jong-nam, who took the stage as the doctor Baek-ssem, showcased a perfect acting chemistry with the cast along with his impressive presence as a scene stealer in movies and drama with his performance that conveyed a sense of reality.
The work contained the stories of siblings and acquaintances spiraling into hurt and conflict after their mother (Kim Kyung-ran, Jeong Ae-yeon) develops Alzheimer's disease. It received praise for delivering a touching message of true family love and affection that shines through the process of overcoming a crisis of loss.
Choi Jong-nam, through the role of doctor Baek-ssem, instilled a sense of stability on stage with his impressive performance that showed a cheerful, comfortable, and generous demeanor towards his mother, an Alzheimer's patient, rather than approaching her with heaviness.
The play 'Audrey, So Beautiful' debuted at the 28th Bucheon International Film Festival. Actor and director Kim Jeong-pal, along with the original film's director Lee Yeong-guk, co-directed the adaptation of the original film which conveyed warmth and emotion through the vividness of the theater stage.
After completing more than 10 days of performances, Choi Jong-nam said, "It was a work that showed the power of family love that allows one to understand the inner wounds through care and understanding. I wanted to convey a positive story through the dedicated love of not only the families of patients but also the people in the neighborhood who live together." He expressed his gratitude to the audience who visited despite the hot weather.
With the filming schedule for the movie 'Amazing Grace' coming up in early September, Choi Jong-nam is set to participate as an organizing committee member for the 'Samcheok Haerang Film Festival', which marks its second year on Aug. 30-31.
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