Four territories buy Hong Sangsoo’s Nowhere to Lay My Eyes as Finecut inks Justin Min’s Journey There deals in Tokyo
Journey There secures buyers
Finecut sold Journey There to Japan’s KDDI Corporation, Israel’s Lev Cinema, Mongolia’s Izagur Media and Taiwan’s Andrews Film. Kairos Distribution acquired the film’s inflight rights. Directed by Kim Jin-yu, the drama follows a woman who begins preparing for a journey after her husband dies. Her new apartment brings unexpected connections as she makes plans. The production is Min’s first Korean film; he is known for Beef, The Umbrella Academy and After Yang.
Hong film adds territories
Produced by Jeonwonsa Film Co., the movie reunites Hong with regular collaborators Kim and Kwon Haehyo. It is his first project with Choi Myeonggil, whose credits include the television series Durian’s Affair.
Finecut prepares next market
Finecut’s next stop is the American Film Market. Its slate includes animated feature Long Long Night, which is scheduled for its first market screening in an English-dubbed version.
The company is also handling July Jung’s Dora, selected for Cannes Directors’ Fortnight, and fantasy period romance Wi-Fi Love in the Palace. The latter stars Kim Young-hoon, a member of The Boyz.
Key points
- Journey There sold to buyers in Japan, Israel, Mongolia and Taiwan, with inflight rights going to Kairos Distribution.
- Nowhere to Lay My Eyes added buyers in Argentina, France, Japan and Portugal.
- Hong’s film received three awards at the 79th Locarno Film Festival.
- Finecut’s upcoming American Film Market slate includes Long Long Night, Dora and Wi-Fi Love in the Palace.