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Yeon Sang-ho's 'The Bequeathed' Sold to 124 Countries Ahead of Global Release
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Yeon Sang-ho's 'The Bequeathed' Sold to 124 Countries Ahead of Global Release

From Dong-A Ilbo · (1h ago) Korean Positive tone

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • The new South Korean film 'The Bequeathed,' directed by Yeon Sang-ho, has been sold to 124 countries worldwide.
  • The movie, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, depicts a story of people isolated in a building during an outbreak, fighting against infected individuals.
  • It stars Jeon Ji-hyun, Gu Kyo-hwan, Ji Chang-wook, Shin Hyun-been, and Kim Shin-rok, and is set for a staggered international release starting in late May.

South Korean cinema continues its global ascent with Yeon Sang-ho's latest offering, 'The Bequeathed.' The film's international sales to 124 countries underscore the growing appetite for Korean content worldwide, a trend that Dong-A Ilbo is proud to report on.

This isn't just another zombie flick. Distributors like Taiwan's Moviecloud highlight the film's innovative approach, portraying the infected not as mindless hordes but as an evolving, intelligent 'swarm.' This unique concept, as noted by Germany's PlayOn Pictures, builds upon Yeon's established reputation for reinventing the zombie genre, promising a fresh and exhilarating experience for international audiences.

The film's inclusion in the Midnight Screening section at the 79th Cannes Film Festival further cements its status as a significant cinematic event. With a star-studded cast including Jeon Ji-hyun and Gu Kyo-hwan, 'The Bequeathed' is poised to captivate audiences globally, showcasing the dynamism and creativity of the South Korean film industry.

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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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