Heaven: To the Land of Happiness
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| Hangul | 헤븐: 행복의 나라로 |
| Literal meaning | To the Land of Happiness |
| Revised Romanization | Hebeun: Haengbokeui Nararo |
| Directed by | Im Sang-soo |
| Screenplay by | Im Sang-soo |
| Produced by | Kim Won-guk |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Kim Tae-kyung |
| Edited by | Jung Eun-eun Kim Hyung-joo |
| Music by | Kim Hong-jip |
Production company | Hive Media Corp. |
| Distributed by | Lotte Entertainment |
Release date |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
| Country | South Korea |
| Language | Korean |
Heaven: To the Land of Happiness (Korean: 헤븐: 행복의 나라로; RR: Hebeun: Haengbokeui Nararo; lit. "To the Land of Happiness") is a 2021 South Korean drama film directed by Im Sang-soo, starring Choi Min-sik and Park Hae-il. It was selected to be shown at the 2020 Cannes Film Festival.[1][2][3] The project was initially intended to be a remake of the 1997 German film Knockin' on Heaven's Door, but director Im changed many things and wrote his own script, leaving Knockin' on Heaven's Door to be considered inspiration rather than a remake.[4]
Premise[edit]
A road movie depicting what happens between a prison escapee named '203' who has no time and a patient named Nam-sik who has no money, who accidentally acquire a large amount of money and become special companions while dreaming of a splendid ending to their lives.
Cast[edit]
- Choi Min-sik as 203, a person who is sentenced to a limited period of prison time and undertakes a passionate escape in search of the last happiness of his life. His prisoner number is '203'.
- Park Hae-il as Nam-sik, a patient who unexpectedly joins 203's special trip
- Jo Han-chul as Kang-du, a mysterious figure who chases 203 and Nam-sik to retrieve lost money
- Im Sung-jae as Dong-chi
- Youn Yuh-jung as Mrs. Yoon, a gorgeous and unique lady from Pyeongchang-dong
- Lee El as Kim Byeon, Mrs. Yoon's daughter
- Kim Yeo-jin
- Yoon Je-moon
- Jung Min-sung
- Noh Susanna
- Lee Jae-in
Production[edit]
Principal photography began in July 2019 and ended in October 2019.[5]
Release[edit]
This film was invited for 'The Faithful' section at the 73rd Cannes Film Festival held from 12 to 23 May 2020. It was also screened as opening film of 26th Busan International Film Festival on 6 October 2021.[6] It will be screened as closing film of the 16th London Korean Film Festival to be held from 4 to 19 November. It has also been invited to the 18th Hong Kong-Asia Film Festival to be held from 27 October to 14 November.[7]
References[edit]
- ^ "Cannes Film Festival Reveals 2020 Lineup: Wes Anderson, Steve McQueen, Kate Winslet & Pixar". Deadline. 3 June 2020. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
- ^ Pulver, Andrew (3 June 2020). "Cannes selects lineup for 2020 edition after 'physical' festival shelved". The Guardian. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
- ^ "The films of the Official Selection 2020". Cannes. 3 June 2020. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
- ^ "'칸초청' 임상수 감독 '헤븐:행복의 나라로'는 어떤 영화?". 스타뉴스. 4 June 2020.
- ^ Conran, Pierce (4 November 2019). "Choi Min-shik and Park Hae-il Travel To the Land of Happiness". Korean Film Council. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
- ^ Kim Ji-won (2 September 2021). "[공식] 최민식X박해일 '행복의 나라로', 부산국제영화제 개막작 선정" [[Official] Choi Min-sik X Park Hae-il's 'To the Land of Happiness' was selected as the opening film of the Busan International Film Festival]. Ten Asia (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
- ^ Bae Hyo-joo (21 October 2021). "최민식X박해일 '행복의 나라로' 런던한국영화제 폐막작 선정[공식]" [Choi Min-sik X Park Hae-il's 'To the Land of Happiness' Selected as the Closing Film of the London Korean Film Festival [Official]]. Newsen (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved 21 October 2021.
