'Decision to Leave' Director Park Chan-wook: "A Film Containing Subtle and Delicate Charm"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Isul] Director Park Chan-wook returns with the investigative melodrama "Decision to Leave," which oscillates between suspense and romance.

On the 11th, through CJ ENM, Director Park stated, "While my previous films aimed to deliver intense experiences that are very stimulating, 'Decision to Leave' aims to be subtle and delicate, inviting the audience to approach, take interest, and feel its charm."

Set to be released on June 29, "Decision to Leave" tells the story of detective Hae-joon (Park Hae-il), who investigates a suspicious death in the mountains and meets Seo-rae (Tang Wei), the deceased's wife, feeling both suspicion and interest simultaneously. The film delicately portrays the emotions of the two characters as they develop a special curiosity and unexpected affinity for each other during the investigation.

Director Park is deeply connected to Cannes, earning the nickname "Cannes Park." He won the Jury Prize at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival for "Oldboy," the Jury Prize in 2009 for "Thirst," and his film "The Handmaiden" was invited to the competition section in 2016. This year, "Decision to Leave" marks his fourth entry into the competition section.

Park, who has showcased his unique artistic world and captivating mise-en-sc?ne through new challenges such as directing his first drama series "The Little Drummer Girl" aired on the BBC and the short film "One Perfect Day" in collaboration with Apple, is also attracting attention with this Korean film released after six years.

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