Korean Movies Opening Today 2023/11/15 in Korea

Published on 2023/11/15 | Source

Korean movies opening today 2023/11/15 in Korea: "The Wild", "Birth", "IRON MASK", "A Man Who Heals the City", "Under the Zelkova" and "BTOB TIME: Be Together The Movie"

"The Wild" (2021)

Directed by Kim Bong-han

With Park Sung-woong, Oh Dae-hwan, Oh Dal-soo, Joo Suk-tae, Seo Ji-hye-I, Hwang Se-in,...

Synopsis
Woo-cheol used to be a successful boxer, but he had to go to prison because his opponent died in the middle of a match. Now that he's been released, he intends to become a model citizen. Meanwhile, his friend Do-sik will do whatever it takes to get ahead. After choosing different paths, they will be forced to plot against and betray one another.

"Birth" (2023)

Directed by Yoo Ji-young

With Han Hae-in, Lee Han-ju, Oh Man-seok-I, Choi Hee-jin, Park Mi-hyun, Kim Pan-kyum,...

Synopsis
Jae-i, a promising young writer, is about to publish her new book. Geon-woo, Jae-i's roommate and lover, works as an English instructor at a private institute and silently assists Jae-i. Both of them care about each other and are happy as they are. However, Jae-i's unplanned pregnancy brings huge changes, causing conflicts between the two. Jae-i becomes sensitive due to the combined pressures of pregnancy and publishing demands, and Geon-woo sets up an academy running a risk. Birth is an ominously subtle work, the dark themes of which already seem to take shape in the early scene in which Jae-i and Geon-woo sit at the breakfast table and have a peaceful conversation about a dream. Birth is a sensitive meditation and careful reflection on those in need of life. JUNG Hanseok

27th Busan International Film Festival

"IRON MASK" (2023)

Directed by Kim Sung-hwan-III

With Joo Jong-hyuk-I, Moon Jin-seung, Jang Joon-hwi, Kim Yong-seok-I, Choi Min-chul, Lee Ju-yeon,...

Synopsis
At first glance, it seems like an ordinary sports movie based on Kendo. Jae-woo, who joins the national team selection process, is treated as a soon-to-be eliminated player from the first day. However, "IRON MASK" does not simply follow the typical sports movie formula. It sets the tension high early on, by showcasing an intense confrontation between Jae-woo and the unbeatable top-ranked player, Tae-soo. From there, it gradually reveals why Jae-woo is there, peeling away the layers of his story like an onion. Thus, the film expands beyond being just a sports movie and veers into sharp psychological drama. The sharpness of Jae-woo's emotions is vividly reflected in his Kendo, while also representing the challenges he must unravel in his life. The ending is quite thought-provoking. The captivating cinematography exudes the excitement of Kendo matches in an electrifying way, making "IRON MASK" worthy of note. Rhana JANG

27th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival

"A Man Who Heals the City" (2023)

Directed by Kim Hyun-ji

Synopsis
A miraculous story of an adult unfolding over 60 years in one city. "A Man Who Heals the City" is a human documentary about meeting a 'real elder' who makes us want to become better people.

"Under the Zelkova" (2022)

Directed by Oh Jung-hun

Synopsis
Long long time ago, in Goesan, Chungcheongbuk-do, there was Uri-seeds Farm. I was standing right in the middle of it. Who was? Me, the Zelkoba tree! A small but sturdy farmer called Sanghee Ahn and passionate young farmers surrounded me, in farming. When even I am having a hard time here, will the farmers be able to protect the seeds and take care of the small plant lives?

14th DMZ International Documentary Film Festival

"BTOB TIME: Be Together The Movie" (2023)

Directed by Kim Jin-chul-II

With Lee Minhyuk, Yook Sung-jae,...

Synopsis
A movie about BTOB's 10th-anniversary performance and interview of the group as whole.