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Sharp Social Critique Wrapped in Dark Humor, the Film 'NO OTHER CHOICE' Liven Up BIFF 2025

Sharp Social Critique Wrapped in Dark Humor, the Film 'NO OTHER CHOICE' Liven Up BIFF 2025

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Sharp Social Critique Wrapped in Dark Humor, the Film 'NO OTHER CHOICE' Liven Up BIFF 2025

Director Park Chan Wook returns with NO OTHER CHOICE, starring Lee Byung Hun, Son Ye Jin, and Cha Seung Won. This film combines dark comedy, social critique, and thriller tension.

NO OTHER CHOICE tells the story of Man Soo, a worker who is suddenly fired after decades of career. Economic pressure and family responsibilities lead him to take extreme measures, eliminating competitors to secure his dream job. With a lineup of top stars and the detailed cinematic touch of Park Chan Wook, this film has successfully captured attention at various festivals, including the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) 2025.

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Lee Byung Hun plays Man Soo, a man who initially has a harmonious family, a beautiful home, and a stable job, before everything falls apart when he is suddenly fired.

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Man Soo's life slowly collapses, mortgage payments pile up, and his wife Mi Ri (Son Ye Jin) urges him to sell his childhood home, making him feel increasingly like he is losing his dignity as the head of the family.

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Directed by Park Chan Wook, Man Soo is portrayed as a tragic figure but often appears ridiculous, putting the audience on the brink of sympathy and amusement.

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In desperation to find a job, Man Soo encounters a more competent rival. From there, a crazy idea is born; he creates a fake company to trap his rivals and eliminate them one by one.

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Man Soo's competitors in this film come from diverse backgrounds, ranging from an alcoholic to a hardworking father. How will Man Soo eliminate them one by one for his dark ambition in this film?

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The film NO OTHER CHOICE is a modern adaptation of the novel The Ax by Donald E. Westlake, which was previously adapted into a film by Costa-Gavras in 2005.

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Highlighting the dark side of workplace competition in the modern era, Park Chan Wook transforms the setting from America to South Korea, making his social critique feel closer to the reality of Asian workers.

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NO OTHER CHOICE received a warm welcome at various festivals. According to VARIETY, the film was praised as a "masterclass in controlled chaos," proving Park Chan Wook's strength as a maestro of dark satire.

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Entering the Busan International Film Festival 2025, this film is set to make the audience tense while also laughing bitterly. How about KLovers, are you ready to get caught up in Man Soo's chaos?

"No Other Choice" Wins the International People's Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival

"No Other Choice" Wins the International People's Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival

The South Korean film No Other Choice directed by Park Chan-wook won the inaugural International People's Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival 2025. Starring Lee Byung-hun, the film received audience acclaim while reinforcing the strong position of Korean cinema on the global stage.

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"No Other Choice" Wins the International People's Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival