In a deal unveiled at Hong Kong FilMart, Korean filmmaker July Jung’s emotionally charged drama-thriller “Next Sohee” will make its long-awaited stateside theatrical debut in May through Zurty Studios and Echelon Studios, following a celebrated international festival run.
The film, which closed the 2022 Cannes Critics’ Week to a seven-minute standing ovation, offers a harrowing narrative inspired by true events. It follows a high school student’s tragic experience during an internship at a call center with grueling working conditions, and the subsequent investigation by a determined detective, played by Bae Doona (“Rebel Moon,” “The Host”).
Jung’s sophomore feature solidifies her reputation as a significant voice in Korean cinema after her critically acclaimed debut “A Girl at My Door” (2014), which also starred Doona. “Bringing ‘Next Sohee’ to audiences in the U.S. is incredibly meaningful,” Jung said. “This story reflects real struggles, and I hope it resonates with viewers as deeply as it has with me.”
Lead actor Kim Si-eun, who appears in the second season of Netflix’s global phenomenon “Squid Game,” is the teenage protagonist facing systemic exploitation.
“Next Sohee” has earned significant critical praise throughout its festival circuit, with the EbMaster review saying that the film “makes a bold case for the criminal malpractice at the heart of contemporary exploitative labor practices.”
The film’s festival credentials include Jung’s best director award at Fantasia Film Festival, along with selections at the BFI London Film Festival, Busan International Film Festival and the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival.
Special screenings and Q&A events for the May release are expected to be announced shortly, according to distributors Zurty and Echelon.
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2025-03-17 02:49