The film 'The Old Woman with the Knife', which garnered attention after being invited to the 75th Berlin International Film Festival, is set to premiere on April 30.
'The Old Woman with the Knife' is an action drama that depicts the intense showdown between 'Jokak', a legendary hitman who has been eliminating "cockroach-like" individuals for over 40 years, and 'Tuu', a mysterious assassin who has been pursuing him all his life. The film stars Lee Hye-young and Kim Sung-cheol.
The film has been generating buzz with the fierce confrontation between Lee Hye-young, portraying the legendary hitman, and Kim Sung-cheol, returning as the enigmatic rookie assassin. Directed by Min Kyu-dong, 'The Old Woman with the Knife' is praised for its meticulous direction and the actors' performances, which have been described as perfectly in sync. Following its invitation to the Berlin International Film Festival, the film has also been officially invited to the Brussels Fantastic Film Festival and the Beijing International Film Festival.
With anticipation among domestic audiences reaching its peak, 'The Old Woman with the Knife' is set to meet viewers a day earlier than expected. Notably, its release on April 30 coincides with Culture Day, which is expected to draw many moviegoers to theaters. Additionally, the upcoming May holiday season is likely to bring even more excitement to the box office.
(SBS Entertainment News | Kim Ji-hye)