As an invitation piece in the competition institutional sector of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival and the opening film of the 30th Busan International Film Festival, "No Other Choice" (directed by Park Chan-wook, distributed by CJ ENM, produced by Moho Film and CJ ENM Studios), Lee Sung-min will showcase a strong presence in the role of 'Beom-mo,' a veteran in the industry desperate for reemployment.
"No Other Choice" depicts the story of 'Man-su' (Lee Byung-hun), a company employee whose life was so satisfying that he felt he had "achieved it all," getting fired suddenly. In order to protect his wife and two children and to maintain the hard-won home, he prepares for his own war toward reemployment.
Lee Sung-min, who showcased immersive performances in films "Spring of Seoul," "The Spy Gone North," and "The Man Standing Next," as well as garnered public and critical acclaim for his role as the stern chairman 'Jin Yang-cheol' in the popular drama "Reborn Rich," demonstrates his wide acting spectrum once again in the role of 'Beom-mo' in "No Other Choice," having also tackled comedic acting in his recent work "Handsome Guys."
'Beom-mo,' who has a deep affection for paper, becomes a potential competitor of 'Man-su,' unable to give up on reemployment in the paper industry he has devoted his life to. Lee Sung-min, who has demonstrated an unparalleled presence in each work, will intricately portray the analog character 'Beom-mo,' who insists on typing his resume on a typewriter and insists on only listening to LP music, thereby infusing a sense of realism into the film. Additionally, he will complete a special couple's chemistry with 'Ara' (Yum Hye-ran), who feels a mixture of love and hatred toward 'Beom-mo,' adding unpredictable fun to the story.
Lee Sung-min noted, "'Beom-mo' is an ordinary person with an analog nature. To express 'Beom-mo' through the lens of director Park Chan-wook, I always prepared for various possible scenarios," raising expectations for his detailed acting. As director Park Chan-wook said, "In a situation where exaggerated expression is inevitably required, actor Lee Sung-min pulled it off without hesitation," his new transformation that adds persuasiveness to an ordinary character is expected to leave a deep impression on the audience.
The new film "No Other Choice" by director Park Chan-wook, known for the collaboration of trusted actors and dramatic development, beautiful mise-en-scène, solid direction, and even black comedy, is set to release in September.
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