The director Jang Hang-jun's previous film "Rebound," which was reported to have made his wife, writer Kim Eun-hee, and their daughter burst into tears due to its poor box office performance, will be re-released after three years.
Jang Hang-jun's film "Rebound," which will once again deliver powerful emotion to theaters this spring (directed by Jang Hang-jun, presented by Nexon Korea Co., Ltd., produced by B.A. Entertainment Co., Ltd.·Walkhouse Company, jointly distributed and presented by Barunson E&A Co., Ltd.), has confirmed it will be re-released on Apr. 3 (Fri) to mark its third anniversary. Along with this, a poster capturing the intense moments of youth was unveiled.
Jang Hang-jun, who rose to become a 10-million-ticket director with "The King's Warden," is bringing his most cherished story, "Rebound," back to theaters this spring. The film "Rebound" is an inspiring true story set during the 2012 national high school basketball tournament, depicting the miracle-like eight days during which a newly appointed coach and six players of the weakest, overlooked basketball team raced forward without rest. It has confirmed a re-release on Apr. 3.
Like a basketball "rebound" that refuses to give up and grabs the ball again, director Jang Hang-jun recently joined the ranks of hit directors by drawing 10 million viewers with "The King's Warden." "Rebound," which proved Jang Hang-jun himself had made a comeback, is based on the miraculous true story written by the Busan Jungang High School basketball team in 2012, and it delicately captures the unyielding passion of youth and the thrilling catharsis unique to sports films, winning the hearts of critics and audiences alike.
Especially, Ahn Jaehong, who made a perfect transformation into a clumsy but sincere basketball coach, and the Jungang High rookies Lee Sin Young, Jung Jin-woon, Kim Taek, Jung Gun-joo, Kim Min, and Ahn Ji-Ho, who get up again even after falling, showed a refreshing chemistry full of sweat and passion, leading to unprecedented acclaim at release such as CGV Golden Egg index 98%, Lotte Cinema 9.5, and Megabox 9, and sparking a craze for repeat viewings. In addition, "Rebound" also won the Silver Mulberry at the 25th Udine Far East Film Festival, receiving recognition for both artistic quality and popularity.
The two released posters capture the basketball team's heated moments under a clear sky, making viewers' hearts race again. Amid a sense of burning passion and challenging energy toward basketball, the copy "If you give up it's a turnover, but if you grab it again it's a rebound" delivers the message of youth who never give up until the end, offering a touching emotion. In addition, the sight of the coach and players walking shoulder to shoulder on the court shows a bold spirit as if no opponent is feared when together. Although they were the weakest team no one expected anything from, their story, which created an unscripted drama like the copy "Fight to grab it again!" will once again move audiences' hearts this spring.
The newly released trailer allows viewers to more vividly confirm the passionate plays of those who shone on the court. Facing the threat of disbandment, the Busan Jungang High basketball team entered the tournament with only six players and no substitutes. The growth of the team, which no one had paid attention to, through strong teamwork naturally draws support. As the copy "Rebound up to that high place again. We won't give up until the end" suggests, the players' relentless determination and intense moments unfold across the screen, conveying deep resonance along with the meaning of a "rebound" that springs back up even after falling.
The re-release is expected to be welcome news not only for viewers who regrettably missed Jang Hang-jun's film "Rebound" in theaters, but also for audiences curious about the director's previous works.
Jang Hang-jun's film "Rebound," which will convey the hot passion and deep resonance of youth who get up again even after falling on the court, will meet audiences in theaters again on Apr. 3.
[Photo] Barunson E&A Co., Ltd.
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