Kapanlagi.com - South Korean actress Jung Hoyeon, who captured the audience's heart through her performance as Kang Sae Byeok in the series SQUID GAME, is now further establishing her presence in the global film scene. According to a report from Variety, Hoyeon will join actor Theo James in the latest thriller film titled THE HOLE, directed by renowned Korean director Kim Jee Woon.
With a thrilling genre full of tension, THE HOLE promises a deep and captivating psychological experience. Before getting involved in this major project, Hoyeon has also showcased her acting skills in the thriller realm through her role in DISCLAIMER, a psychological series directed by Alfonso Cuarón for Apple TV+.
Not only that, Hoyeon has been confirmed to play the lead role in the film HOPE by Na Hong Jin, which also features Alicia Vikander and Michael Fassbender as co-stars. Hoyeon's involvement in several prestigious projects further solidifies her status as one of the rising young talents in the global entertainment industry. So, are you curious about the storyline of the film THE HOLE? Let's check out the complete review below.
1. Synopsis The Hole
The Hole adaptation from the novel by Hye Young Pyun. Source: instagram/hoooooyeony
THE HOLE tells the story of Owen, played by Theo James. Owen is portrayed as a renowned professor who achieves success in South Korea.
However, Owen's life changes drastically after a tragic car accident that takes the life of his wife, Sandy, played by Jung Hoyeon. This heartbreaking event leaves him weak in bed, with only memories of his deceased wife.
During his recovery, Owen is cared for by Yuna, his mother-in-law from the land of ginseng. Nevertheless, the relationship between the son-in-law and mother-in-law begins to falter when Yuna discovers shocking pieces of truth about her daughter's marriage to Owen.
The astonishing facts that are revealed one by one not only unveil the dark past of Sandy but also tear away the facade that Owen has meticulously hidden. This situation further complicates Owen's healing process as he struggles to restore his physical condition to what it once was.
2. Novel Adaptation
This film is adapted from the novel by Jackson published in 2017, by the talented South Korean author, Hye Young Pyun. This psychological thriller THE HOLE relies on Christopher Chen's expertise in adapting the screenplay. Chen's presence as the screenwriter is expected to bring a fresh touch to the original novel while maintaining the core story filled with tension.
THE HOLE is scheduled to start filming in the United States and South Korea in the first half of 2025. Additionally, the film will feature dialogues in two languages, namely English and Korean.
This project will be under the auspices of The Veterans, which also handles other prestigious films. Among them are EMILIA PÉREZ (directed by Jacques Audiard, starring Zoe Saldana and Selena Gomez) and I'M STILL HERE (directed by Walter Salles, featuring Fernanda Montenegro).
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