‘Cannes Park’ Returns: Park Chan-wook’s New Thriller Earns 9-Minute Ovation
Aug 31, 2025
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'No Other Choice' is a story about an office worker whose life was satisfactory enough to feel that 'I've accomplished ' after he was fired, preparing for his own war against reemployment to protect his wife and two children, to protect his hard-won home. Lee Byung-hun, Son Ye-jin, Park Hee-soon, Lee Sung-min, Yeom Hye-ran, and Cha Seung-won appeared, and it is one of the most anticipated films of the year directed by Park Chan-wook, who represents Korea.
In addition, director Park Chan-wook received a lot of attention as a new film, which will be shown in three years since the movie was released in 2022 and as the third film to be invited to the Venice Film Festival since his previous film 'Three, Monster'(04)'Kind Geum Ja-Sea(05). Earlier, 3, Monster was invited to the 61st Film Festival Midnight Express section, and 'Kind Golden Child' was invited to the 62nd Venice Film Festival competition and won the Young Lion, Future Film, and Most Innovative Film Awards.
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'There's nothing I can do about it' The official press conference was held at the Palazzo del Casino (Palazo del Casin?) with director Park Chan-wook, Lee Byung-hun, Son Ye-jin, Park Hee-soon, Lee Sung-min, and Yeom Hye-ran. As if to prove his passionate interest in director Park Chan-wook, various foreign media visited the press conference. This was followed by a variety of questions from the media around the world for the main characters of the film.
Author Donald E. Westlake has no choice but to be based on the 1997 novel AxeAsked about the preparation process for ', director Park Chan-wook said, `The reason why I didn't give up this work for 20 years is because when I told people the story, they responded that it was really sympathetic and timely, no matter what time or country they came from. So I thought it was a story that could be made someday" he said.
He said "We also enter a potential unemployment situation when a piece of work is finished. They sometimes wait months or years with no promise of when they will enter the new work. I've actually been through a lot, so there's nothing I can do about itI was able to sympathize with '," he said.
not only that, but there is nothing we can do about itThe reason ' was made in 20 years was because of money. It took time for the budget I needed to be made. It's been 20 years since I decided to make this film, and after those years, I was able to complete the current casting, and thanks to them, the investment was made and the budget was set at the desired level," he said honestly, drawing sympathy from filmmakers around the world.
On top of that, the global film industry, which is in crisis due to the expansion of OTT platforms, can be reduced even if the culture of watching movies in theaters does not end. However, it is only in terms of industry, and the art of film will not disappear or shrink"It's an era where you can make movies with your smartphone as much as you want. Editing is also too easy. When the time comes when I can't secure the budget in the future, I will make a movie with my smartphone. I've already made it a few times, so I know how to do it."
The actors' overwhelming thoughts on their work with director Park Chan-wook were also followed. Lee Byung-hun "When I first heard the story of the movie, I thought it would be so fun. I participated with excitement", 'There's nothing I can do about itWhen given the scenario of ' Son Ye-jin said, "The story was intense and beautiful and tragic, and everything was implied. After reading the entire scenario, I thought a huge movie would come out," he replied.
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Director Park Chan-wook, Lee Byung-hun, Son Ye-jin, Park Hee-soon, Lee Sung-min, and Yeom Hye-ran shone on the red carpet with a relaxed smile and perfect etiquette in the hot news of each country's media on the red carpet prior to the official screening. This is the moment when the spotlight of reporters from all over the world poured into the director and actors leading the K-movie.
'There's nothing I can do about itInterest in the main characters of ' immediately led to the enthusiasm for viewing that filled the theater.
Audiences who filled 1032 seats could not help themselves throughout the 139-minute running timeRumor has it that he was completely immersed in '. As the screening began and the music flowed, applause erupted, and the theater was soon engulfed in a calm atmosphere with audiences immersed in the survival of the manuscript completed by director Park Chan-wook. The development of tension and relaxation increased the sense of immersion, and the ironic humor that appeared in unexpected moments caused laughter everywhere. The actors' good performance and shrewd synergy, which added a three-dimensional effect to the character, led the play to be elegant and provided a different kind of fun. In addition, director Park Chan-wook's unique mise-en-scene and elaborate music added density to the play and completely attracted the audience to the world of director Park Chan-wook.
When the ending credits went up after the movie, the audience gave a standing ovation and praise to the actors who performed enthusiastically with director Park Chan-wook for about nine minutes, coloring the night of the festival splendidly. Director Park Chan-wook shared his emotions by hugging the actors and staff to the audience's enthusiastic response.
After the premiere schedule, director Park Chan-wook said "It was the first time I showed it to the audience, and everyone who watched the movie came and told me it was fun. I hope you mean it," he said, expressing his appreciation.
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Writers from major media around the world also responded explosively through SNS. ScreenRant's Jack Walters is "Fantastic". It's a sharp, intelligent thriller that constantly raises tension and naturally permeates the story with black comedy colors." Next Best Picture's Josh Parham wrote, "Another original work by director Park Chan-wook. Lee Byung-hun gives a powerful and sharp performance", Flickfest's Dallas King is "funny, heartfelt and terrifying at the same time. The movie is a perfect combination of these three."
Rotten Tomatoes, a world-renowned critic site, also demonstrated its enthusiastic response. 'There's nothing I can do about it' recorded 100% freshness immediately after its release and maintained 100% freshness until the 31st, the third day, and is expected to be a strong candidate for the Golden Lion, the highest honor at the Venice Film Festival.
On the other hand, there's nothing I can do about it' will be released in Korea on September 24.
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