The film ”HOPE” is confirmed for release next summer... Director Na Hong-jin's new work

A special casting photo for the movie "HOPE" has been released. The film tells the story of Beom Seok (played by Hwang Jung Min), the branch manager of Hopo Port in the demilitarized zone, who is confronted by a group of young people who are trying to turn him into a tiger.
The story is about a villager who hears that someone has died and is faced with an unbelievable reality as the whole village goes into a state of emergency. The photos released this time have attracted attention with the overwhelming presence and synergy of the cast of "HOPE".
In the drama, Hwang Jung Min plays the role of the warden, Beom Seok, who leads the story. Jo In Sung plays the role of Seong Gi, a young villager who heads into the mountains to chase after the attackers who attacked the village.
Jung Ho Yeon will tease her powerful screen debut as Sun Ae, a woman with clear standards of her own.
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Michael Fassbender, an actor with a limitless range of talent, including "The Danish Girl," for which he won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, "Jason Bourne," and "The
Alicia Vikander has been active across genres, from "Demon Raider: First Mission" to "Hope." What kind of synergy will she show with director Na Hong-jin in "HOPE"?
Taylor Lamar, who won the Venice International Film Festival's Marcello Mastroianni Award for Best Newcomer for her role in the film "Bones and All," is already attracting attention.
Russell and Cameron Britton, who left a strong impression as a serial killer in the Netflix series "Mindhunter," join the cast, making for a powerful lineup.
Director Na Hong-jin said, "I'm deeply grateful to the actors who accepted the offer and gave their passionate performances. They have done a great job of conveying all the elements that this film aims to express.
"They expressed their talent and concentration. I always think that their combination is truly amazing," he said. "HOPE" is currently in editing and will be released in cinemas in the summer of 2026.
That's the plan.