The movie "The Old Woman with the Knife," starring actors Lee Hye-young and Kim Sung-chul, has confirmed its global release.
According to the investment distributor NEW, "The Old Woman with the Knife" will start its release in the United States and Canada on May 16th, followed by releases in Europe including Germany, Italy, France, as well as in Asia including Japan, Taiwan, Mongolia, and in South America including Argentina and Brazil.
Amidst global interest, "The Old Woman with the Knife" has confirmed its international release, drawing attention as overseas distributors share their excitement. WELL GO USA, the North American distributor, expressed, "‘The Old Woman with the Knife’ stands out as a bold and original film within the action genre. Lee Hye-young's performance is both intense and deeply resonant. We are thrilled to soon share this impressive Korean film, which masterfully combines gripping suspense with sharp social insights, with North American audiences."
Additionally, the Taiwanese distributor Eagle International Communication shared, "We believe ‘The Old Woman with the Knife’ offers a fresh perspective on the globally beloved action genre, combining an intriguing story with mass appeal and deep narratives, further enhanced by the actors' outstanding performances. We are delighted to release ‘The Old Woman with the Knife’ in Taiwan and expect it to leave a strong impact on global audiences."
M-Line Distribution, another international distributor, noted, "Following its world premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival in February and market screenings for overseas buyers, ‘The Old Woman with the Knife’ has received overwhelming interest worldwide, leading to invitations from film festivals such as the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival, Beijing International Film Festival, Moscow International Film Festival, South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Festival, and Neuchatel International Fantastic Film Festival, among others. With releases planned across Asia, North America, Europe, and Latin America, anticipation is high for ‘The Old Woman with the Knife’s global box office run."
"The Old Woman with the Knife" is an action drama depicting the intense confrontation between 'Jo-gak,' a legendary killer who has worked for an organization dealing with human 'pests' for over 40 years, and 'Tu-u,' a mysterious killer who has pursued him all his life. The film, adapted from the novel of the same name by author Gu Byung-mo, features powerful performances by Lee Hye-young and Kim Sung-chul. It opened in theaters nationwide on April 30th.
(SBS Entertainment News | Kim Ji-hye)