Concrete Utopia
Opening Film | In Competition | Korea Film Days
콘크리트 유토피아
11/8 - Q&A with director Um Tae-hwa prior to Screening
Synopsis:
An earthquake renders much of Seoul a smoldering ruin in the opening minutes of this post-apocalyptic epic thriller. But as survivors begin efforts to restore order, it seems the real calamity has only just begun.
Schedule
Location: The Culver Theater
9500 Culver Blvd, Culver City
Opening Night Gala
*Invitation Only
November 8th @ 7:30 PM
Second Screening
November 13th @ 6 PM
Presented By:
Director
Um Tae-hwa
After his critically acclaimed movie Ingtoogi: The Battle of Internet Trolls, which is renowned for its unique and distinctive setting and energy, director UM Tae-hwa, who received the Best New Director award at the 54th Grand Bell Awards for Vanishing Time: A Boy Who Returned, returns after seven years with his new movie Concrete Utopia. In this enthralling disaster drama, UM Tae-hwa skillfully portrays a diverse range of characters while successfully presenting an original yet realistic story. Poised to tighten its grip on audiences this summer, Concrete Utopia will entrance audiences with its dynamic ensemble of characters, unpredictable turns of the plot, and visual pleasures.
Genre: Dystopian, Action
Country: South Korea
Duration: 130 min
Language: Korean
Subtitles: English
Cast & Crew
Director:
Um Tae-hwa
Executive Producer:
Choi Byung-hwan
Producer:
Byun Seung-min
Cinematography:
Cho Hyoung-rae
Editing:
Han Mee-yeon
Cast:
Lee Byung-hun
Park Bo-young
Park Seo-jun
Screenwriters:
Um Tae-hwa
Lee Shin-ji
Sound:
Kim Hyun-sang