The film No Other Choice, which captivated audiences with a development that shifts between tension and humor and the unique synergy of its actors, successfully concluded a special screening held on Nov. 2 (Sun).
No Other Choice (director Park Chan-wook, distributor CJ ENM, production Moho Film/CJENM Studios) tells the story of Mansu (Lee Byung-hun), an office worker who felt his life was so complete that he thought "I have achieved everything," who is abruptly fired and, to protect his wife and two children, to keep the home he worked hard to buy, prepares his own war toward reemployment. Amid a fervent trend of repeat viewings and sustained box office success, No Other Choice held a special screening with world-renowned cellist Jean-Guihen Queyras at CGV Bucheon on the 2nd (Sun). Jean-Guihen Queyras, who performed the piece that appears in the film's climax, "Le Badinage," leaving a deep afterimage on the audience's minds, delivered heartfelt thanks to the audience during a stage greeting held before the film screening, drawing attention.
Also, "I was deeply impressed by No Other Choice, which masterfully handles the profound theme of human psychological patterns through the form of black comedy. I thank director Park Chan-wook and music director Jo Young-wook for allowing me to participate in this work. I hope No Other Choice continues its journey of great success around the world," he said, expressing his feelings about the film and special affection for No Other Choice. In addition, child actor Choi So-yul, who plays Liwon, the daughter of Mansu and Miri (Son Ye-jin), made a surprise appearance at the stage greeting, heating the venue further. Because Liwon appears in the film as a prodigy with a genius talent for the cello, her meeting with Jean-Guihen Queyras, who actually performed, added special meaning. Moreover, before the screening, Jean-Guihen Queyras's concert held at Bucheon Arts Center was attended by actress Yeom Hye-ran, who plays Ara; actress Joo In-young, who plays the cello teacher who recognized Liwon's potential early; and music director Jo Young-wook, who graced the event. No Other Choice, which completed the special screening with world-renowned cellist Jean-Guihen Queyras to enthusiastic response, is cruising toward surpassing 3 million viewers with an aftertaste that multiplies the more you see it.
Park Chan-wook's new film No Other Choice, featuring a gathering of reliable actors, dramatic development, beautiful mise-en-scène, solid direction, and added black comedy, is showing nationwide in theaters.
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