Park Seo Joon’s ‘Movie ‘Concrete Utopia’ Headed to Toronto International Film Festival
The star-studded movie, "Concrete Utopia," which stars Park Seo Joon, Lee Byung Hun, and more, will represent South Korea at the Toronto International Film Festival.
One of the largest film festivals in the world, it has been a launchpad for various Oscar-winning films.
Scheduled for September 7 to17, the upcoming festival will represent 70 countries around the world and 60 films for the first wave of selections.
As the organization unveils its 2023 slate of movies, showcasing the best in cinema, the soon-to-be released disaster flick is set to appear on the international stage.
'Concrete Utopia' Invited to Toronto International Film Festival
According to a report, "Concrete Utopia" has been officially invited to the 48th Toronto International Film Festival.
The South Korean movie will be screened under the Gala Presentation section of the upcoming prestigious event, just like previous movies like Director Kim Jee Woon's 2008 film "The Good, the Bad, and the Weird," Director Im Sang Soo's award-winning movie "The Maid," and Lee Jung Jae's directorial debut "Hunt" in 2022.
As for Lee Byung Hun and Park Seo Joon's movie, "Concrete Utopia," it will be screened in one of the most anticipated sections of the Toronto International Film Festival.
With this, the upcoming movie raises expectations not only for local viewers but also for global audiences.
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To recall, apart from the 48th Toronto International Film Festival, "Concrete Utopia" will also be shown at two major international film festivals. This includes the Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival 2023 from October 5, to October 15, where it will participate in the Orbita section.
Following this, the disaster flick will also be screened at the Hawaii International Film Festival from October 12 to 29, under the Spotlight on Korea section.
'Concrete Utopia' Cast, Release Date
Based on the hit webtoon "Joyful Outcast," the upcoming film depicts the story of survivors who got through a massive catastrophe after a devastating earthquake hit Seoul.
Interestingly, the only building left standing is the Hwang Goong Apartments. To protect his neighbors, Young Tak, played by Lee Byung Hun, acted as the leader.
Meanwhile, Park Seo Joon and Park Bo Young play as a married couple, Min Sung and Myung Hwa.
Before the tragedy, Min Sung worked as an ordinary employee but became Young Tak's right-hand man when the incident happened, while his wife worked as a nurse.
Joining the trio as supporting actors are Kim Sun Young from "Crash Landing on You," Park Ji Hu from "All of Us Are Dead," and more.
"Concrete Utopia" set for release on August 9, but the movie will also premiere in 152 countries, including Latin America and Asia.
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