Bong Joon-ho Participates in Production of US Remake of

"Happy and Excited to Join the Newly Launched 'Haemu'"

Director Bong Joon-ho of the film "Parasite," which won four awards including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best International Feature Film at the 92nd Academy Awards, is speaking at the official press conference held on the 19th at the Westin Chosun Hotel in Jung-gu, Seoul. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

Director Bong Joon-ho is participating as a producer in the Hollywood remake of the film "Haemoo." According to the American media outlet Variety on the 9th (local time), Director Bong will join as a producer for "Haemoo," produced by Participant Media. The megaphone will be held by director Matt Palmer, who directed the crime thriller "Beckett" (2018). Director Bong said, "In 'Haemoo,' I will push the characters to their limits to reveal their true nature." Regarding Participant Media, with whom he is collaborating, he said, "They make films that explore the realities of our time," and added, "I am happy and excited to be part of the newly reborn 'Haemoo.'"

Movie 'Haemoo' Still Cut

"Haemoo" is the first film produced by Director Bong. It tells the story of six sailors who set sail with the dream of a big catch and become involved in uncontrollable incidents while smuggling stowaways. Directed by Shim Sung-bo, the film stars Kim Yoon-seok, Park Yoo-chun, Lee Hee-joon, Kim Sang-ho, Yoo Seung-mok, Han Ye-ri, and Moon Sung-keun. It was released in August 2014 and attracted 1,475,472 viewers.

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