Justin H. Min's First Korean Lead Film 'Journey There' Confirmed for October 28 Release

According to media reports, the film 'Journey There', starring Kim Hye-ok and Justin H. Min, has confirmed its release for October 28. This work is the new film by director Kim Jinyu, who directed 'Bori', and captures the daily changes experienced by Chun-hee, who plans her own journey after being widowed, as she meets neighbors in a new apartment. In particular, Justin H. Min is drawing anticipation from domestic audiences as he takes on a leading role in a Korean production for the first time through this film.

Kim Hye-ok delivered a passionate performance as the protagonist Chun-hee, who prepares for a new life after losing her husband. Justin H. Min, who stood out in overseas works such as 'The Umbrella Academy' and 'After Yang', attempts a transformation in acting by playing Min-jun, a conductor who was adopted to Germany as a child. The two types of character posters released together show the narrative of each character. Chun-hee's poster includes the grand piano left by her husband along with the phrase "We flow like that again," implying a journey of moving forward after overcoming loss. Min-jun's poster foreshadows a new beginning, depicting the conductor visiting his home country to find his family.

In the teaser trailer, the emotional lines of the two characters were emphasized by composing the letters sent by Chun-hee with narration by Justin H. Min. In the video, the two share daily life, such as grocery shopping together and learning the piano, as if they have a mother-son relationship. The line, "They say everything in the world revolves. Just as youth passes and flowers bloom and wither, our meeting and parting must be a natural thing, right?" conveys the warm and calm sentiment of the work to the audience.

Even before its release, this film has been recognized for its artistic quality at numerous film festivals. It won the Directors Guild of Korea Plus M Award and the KBS Independent Film Award at the 30th Busan International Film Festival, and achieved the feat of receiving the New Choice Award at the 51st Seoul Independent Film Festival. Furthermore, it garnered early attention by being invited to prestigious domestic and international film festivals, including entering the competition section of the 48th Moscow International Film Festival, as well as the 25th New York Asian Film Festival and the 27th Jeonju International Film Festival.

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