Seoul: Award-winning director Park Chan-wook has recently completed filming his latest movie, "No Other Choice," distributor CJ ENM said Tuesday. The film began filming last August and is aimed for release later this year.
According to Yonhap News Agency, Park Chan-wook expressed his deep emotions upon completing the project, stating, "I started writing the script for this movie almost 17 years ago. I feel deeply emotional as I've finally finished filming the project I've wanted to make the most for so long." He further emphasized his commitment to the final stages of production, aiming to deliver a film that everyone involved can feel proud of.
Lead actor Lee Byung-hun, known for his role as the Front Man in Netflix's "Squid Game," shared his enthusiasm for the film. He remarked, "I've never anticipated a project like this before. ... The memories of exchanging ideas with the director like old friends will stay with me." Co-lead Son Ye-jin joined the project out of admiration for both the director and Lee, stating, "Watching the filming process, I kept thinking something extraordinary was being created."
The film's narrative centers around Man-soo, portrayed by Lee, a middle-aged man who, after being abruptly dismissed from his job at a paper company, becomes determined to secure new employment while confronting those who obstruct his path. Son Ye-jin plays A-ra, Man-soo's supportive and mentally resilient wife.
The ensemble cast also features Lee Sung-min, Yeom Hye-ran, Cha Seung-won, Yoo Yeon-seok, and Park Hee-soon, bringing together talent from various acclaimed projects. "No Other Choice" is based on "The Ax," a mystery novel by American writer Donald E. Westlake. This film marks Park's first feature since "Decision to Leave" (2022), for which he received the Best Director award at the Cannes Film Festival.