Director Jung Woo-sung's 'Protector' Sold in 153 Countries Overseas

Actor Jung Woo-sung's directorial debut film 'Protector' has been pre-sold to 153 countries overseas, distributor Ace Maker Movie Works announced on the 18th.

'Protector' is set to meet audiences in 153 countries, including European countries such as France, Germany, Spain, Italy, and Poland, as well as the United States, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, Australia, Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines, and India.

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Opening on the 15th of next month, 'Protector' is an action film depicting the story between Su-hyeok, who is released after 10 years and learns of his unknown daughter while wanting to live an ordinary life, and those who target him. Actor Jung Woo-sung serves as both director and lead actor, with Kim Nam-gil, Park Sung-woong, and Kim Jun-han among the cast.

The film was invited to the 47th Toronto International Film Festival and the 55th Sitges Fantastic Film Festival, and received the Halekulani Career Achievement Award at the 42nd Hawaii International Film Festival.

Taiwanese distributor Movie Cloud said, "We are happy and excited to distribute director Jung Woo-sung's debut work," adding, "We are confident that Taiwanese audiences should not miss the film's sophisticated and stylish action scenes."

North American distributor Epic Pictures described it as "a modern masterpiece filled with innovative and adrenaline-pumping action sequences."

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