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Aug. 13, 2024
Distribution Deals for Love In The Big City
Love In The Big City will play in the Special Presentations strand of Toronto, which runs from September 5-15 and revealed the selection of the film. By: K Dass.
Korea - South Korea’s Plus M
Entertainment has successfully closed multiple distribution deals for its
romantic drama Love In The Big City ahead of its world premiere at the
Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). The film, directed by E.oni and
starring Kim Go-eun and Steve Sanghyun Noh, will be featured in the Special
Presentations section of TIFF, which runs from September 5-15, 2024.
Love In The Big City has been sold
to several key territories across Asia and Latin America. The film has been
acquired by KDDI for Japan, Moviecloud for Taiwan, The Filmbridge for Mongolia,
CJ HK Entertainment for Vietnam, Purple Plan for Singapore and Indonesia,
Sahamongkol for Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar, and Laos, Neofilms for Hong Kong
and Macau, and Great Movies/A2 Films for Latin America. Additionally, Anuvu has
secured worldwide inflight rights.
The film is based on Park Sang-young’s bestselling
novel, which has been published in 20 countries and was longlisted for the 2022
International Booker Prize. The story revolves around a young woman, played by
Kim Go-eun, who is often criticized for her outspoken and daring demeanor. She
meets a man, portrayed by Steve Sanghyun Noh, who harbors many secrets. As they
share their secrets and navigate their young adult years together, they
confront a world full of prejudice.
Kim Go-eun, known for her roles in Exhuma, Guardian,
and Yumi’s Cells, brings depth to her character, while Steve Sanghyun
Noh, recognised for his performances in Pachinko and Soundtrack #2,
adds complexity to the narrative. The film is produced by Showbox, Tale
Farming, and Plus M Entertainment, and is set for a theatrical release in South
Korea on October 2, 2024.
Japan’s KDDI highlighted the film’s appeal to female
audiences, noting the growing interest in K-content driven by the popularity of
K-dramas and K-pop. This strategic acquisition aims to cater to this
enthusiastic demographic.
Love In The Big City is poised to
make a significant impact at TIFF and beyond, showcasing the vibrant
storytelling and cinematic excellence of South Korean cinema.
