Kapanlagi.com - The latest Korean film directed by Park Chan-wook, NO OTHER CHOICE is currently in the spotlight of the international community. The film premiered at the 2025 Venice International Film Festival and immediately received widespread acclaim. Film critics from various countries have called Park's latest work an extraordinary viewing experience.
Not only successful at the festival, but this film also achieved a significant milestone with a perfect rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The score even surpassed that of PARASITE (2019) by Bong Joon-ho. NO OTHER CHOICE is predicted to be one of the brightest Korean films this year.
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1. World Premiere at the Venice International Film Festival

Korean film NO OTHER CHOICE (credit: CBI Pictures)
NO OTHER CHOICE premiered on August 29, 2025, at the Venice International Film Festival. The screening received an extraordinary response from international critics, including major media from the UK and the United States. The BBC even gave it a full five stars and compared it to the Oscar-winning film, PARASITE (2019).
2. Received 100% Rating on Rotten Tomatoes

Korean film NO OTHER CHOICE (credit: CBI Pictures)
After its premiere, Rotten Tomatoes recorded that NO OTHER CHOICE achieved a perfect score of 100 percent from 17 media outlets that reviewed it. This figure briefly surpassed the initial score of PARASITE, which was at 99 percent from 485 reviews. Although the score may change as more reviews come in, this achievement demonstrates the film's undeniable quality.
3. Will Be Sent to Oscar

Korean film NO OTHER CHOICE (credit: CBI Pictures)
In addition to being screened in Venice, NO OTHER CHOICE also serves as the opening film for the Busan International Film Festival 2025. South Korea has officially selected this film as its representative at the 2026 Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film category. With its achievements and positive responses so far, this film is viewed as a strong candidate for a nomination.
4. Coming Soon in Indonesia

Korean film NO OTHER CHOICE (credit: CBI Pictures)
Good news for Korean film lovers in the homeland. NO OTHER CHOICE will be distributed by CBI Pictures. This film is scheduled to be released in Indonesian cinemas starting October 1, 2025, so local audiences can soon enjoy Park Chan-wook's latest work on the big screen.
5. FAQ: NO OTHER CHOICE
When was NO OTHER CHOICE first screened?
This film premiered on August 29, 2025, at the Venice International Film Festival.
What is the international critics' response to NO OTHER CHOICE?
BBC gave it a full five stars and called the film comparable to PARASITE (2019).
What is the rating of NO OTHER CHOICE on Rotten Tomatoes?
The film achieved a score of 100 percent from 17 media outlets, even surpassing the initial score of PARASITE.
Will NO OTHER CHOICE participate in the Oscars?
Yes, this film has been officially selected by South Korea to represent the country at the 2026 Oscars.
When will NO OTHER CHOICE be released in Indonesia?
This film will be released starting October 1, 2025, in Indonesian cinemas.
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