Director Oh In-chun's latest film, 'Another Day', has clinched the Silver Remi Award at the 58th Houston International Film Festival, one of North America's premier film festivals.
'Another Day' is a unique crime thriller that follows a day in the life of a female negotiator who uses her intuition and instincts to resolve a series of hostage situations. The lead role is played by Cho So-yeon, who has been acclaimed for her exceptional acting in Hong Sang-soo's 'The Woman Who Ran' and 'Introduction', raising expectations for the film.
The Houston International Film Festival, alongside the San Francisco and New York Film Festivals, is considered one of the top three film festivals in North America. It has been a launching pad for the early works of world-renowned directors such as Steven Spielberg, the Coen Brothers, George Lucas, Robert Rodriguez, and Ang Lee. This marks Director Oh's second award following his 2022 film '8 Suspects', which delved into a colonial-era locked room mystery, adding significance to this win.
Director Oh, who also wrote the screenplay, made his commercial feature debut in 2014 with 'Girl Ghost Story'. He has since been building experimental narratives within the genre film framework, and this film continues to showcase his unique genre sensibility and immersive storytelling.
The production company, Custom Film Workshop, was founded in 2017 by Director Oh and specializes in genre films. It has garnered attention in the global market with invitations and awards from prestigious film festivals worldwide, including the Montreal International Film Festival, the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival, and the Arizona International Film Festival.
Director Oh expressed his intent with the film, saying, "In a modern society where trust in humanity has collapsed due to hatred and conflict, I wanted to explore how anxiety and fear can lead to crime, and how we should address it." He added, "Like the protagonist, who values empathy and listening, I hope this film sparks more conversations with the audience." He also extended his gratitude to all the actors and staff who dedicated themselves to the project.
Following its Silver Remi Award win, 'Another Day' is currently in the final stages of post-production, with a domestic release scheduled for later this year.
(SBS Entertainment News | Kim Ji-hye)