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

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