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Jo In-sung Joins Lee Chang-dong's Film 'Hope' After Director's Direct Request
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Jo In-sung Joins Lee Chang-dong's Film 'Hope' After Director's Direct Request

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Actor Jo In-sung joined director Lee Chang-dong's new film 'Hope' after being told to participate before taking a break.
  • The film's production presentation was held in Seoul, attended by cast and crew.
  • 'Hope' tells the story of a husband who is a laid-off worker and his wife who stays by his side.

Actor Jo In-sung revealed his decision to join director Lee Chang-dong's latest film, 'Hope,' was influenced by the director's direct request. Jo stated he had been planning to take a break but agreed to participate after Lee Chang-dong told him, "Do this project, then rest."

The film's production presentation took place on the morning of August 25 at the Hotel Naru Seoul MGallery in Mapo-gu, Seoul. The event introduced the Netflix film, produced by Pinehouse Film, Anonymous Content, and Now Film. The narrative centers on a couple where the husband is a laid-off worker, and the wife remains supportive by his side.

Details about the film's plot and Jo In-sung's role were shared during the presentation, highlighting the collaboration between the acclaimed director and the popular actor. The project marks another significant cinematic endeavor for Lee Chang-dong, known for his critically acclaimed works.

I wanted to rest, but director Lee Chang-dong said, 'Do this project, then rest,' so I decided to participate.

— Jo In-sungActor Jo In-sung explaining his reason for joining the film 'Hope' at the production presentation.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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