Country: South Korea
Language: Korean, English

About the film:

“all-time great new action film… a glorious genre romp that contains more magnificent moments in its opening act than most do in their entire runtime”

—Chase Hutchinson for The Wrap

In the remote South Korea village of Hope Harbor, police chief Bum-seok and officer Sung-ae are called to find a mysterious creature that has wreaked havoc on the village. In the nearby forest, a coterie of hunters, including Sung-ki  set out to track the beast and find themselves hunted instead. But all is not as it seems, and perceptions can be misleading. What begins as ignorance plants the seed of disaster, escalating through human conflict into a tragedy of cosmic proportions.

About the filmmaker:

Na Hong-jin is a South Korean film director, screenwriter, and producer who has enchanted audiences around the world with his original storytelling, sophisticated visual aesthetics, and a directorial seamlessly bridging artistic merit with mainstream appeal. He has continually redefined the paradigm of Korean cinema through immersive storytelling, meticulous mise-en-scène, and masterful direction.

All four of his feature films have screened at the Cannes Film Festival. His debut feature The Chaser (2008) shattered the conventions of the thriller genre thrillers with its meticulous narrative and relentless pacing, premiering in the Midnight Screenings section. The noir-tinged The Yellow Sea (2010) transfixed viewers with its expanded genre scale and raw energy, premiering in the Un Certain Regard section. His third feature The Wailing (2016), an immersive experience exploring demonic possession in a rural village, captivated moviegoers after it premiered out of competition, going on to attain commercial and critical acclaim around the world. His most recent feature Hope (2026) competed for the Palme D’or earlier this year.

MAJOR SUPPORT
Ohio Arts Council
Greater Columbus Arts Council
The Columbus Foundation
Campus Partners

WITH HELP FROM
G&J Pepsi
WOSU Public Media