Lee Hye Young Action Movie Makes Waves Internationally
The Korean action movie starring Lee Hye Young is making big splashes overseas! “The Old Woman With The Knife” has just scored another international invitation, this time to the super important Beijing International Film Festival. This exciting Lee Hye Young action movie tells the story of an elderly assassin who’s been in the killing business for over 40 years. Now, she must face off against a mysterious younger assassin who’s been hunting her down. Talk about an action-packed plot!
Lee Hye Young Action Movie Invited to Major Chinese Festival
Distributor NEW announced on March 31 that “The Old Woman With The Knife” will be featured in the non-competitive Panorama section of the 15th Beijing International Film Festival. The event kicks off on April 18, giving Chinese audiences their first chance to experience this thrilling Lee Hye Young action movie. This marks the film’s third international festival invitation, following its earlier selections at the prestigious Berlin International Film Festival and the Brussels Fantastic Film Festival.
What makes this invitation extra special is that the Beijing International Film Festival is one of China’s biggest movie events, right up there with the Shanghai International Film Festival. It’s a huge deal that a Korean film is being welcomed at a Chinese festival. In fact, “The Old Woman With The Knife” is only the second Korean film to be invited to a Chinese international film festival in recent years, following “Exhuma” in 2023. The Panorama section specifically selects films that balance artistic merit with audience appeal and quality storytelling—suggesting that this Lee Hye Young action movie hits all the right notes.
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Director Min Kyudong Shares Excitement About Korean Film Beijing Festival Appearance
Director Min Kyudong couldn’t hide his enthusiasm about the invitation. “I’m thrilled that ‘The Old Woman With The Knife’ will be screened in Beijing,” he shared with fans. “I hope the film’s energy and emotion will resonate with audiences there.” His excitement is totally understandable! Having your movie shown at international festivals is a big accomplishment for any director, especially at one as prestigious as the Beijing International Film Festival.
The Lee Hye Young action movie has already generated significant buzz for its killer action scenes featuring the veteran actress alongside rising star Kim Sung Cheol. Lee Hye Young, despite being in her 60s, proves that age is just a number when it comes to action roles. Her performance as an aging assassin who’s been in the business for more than four decades has caught the attention of film critics and audiences alike. Meanwhile, Kim Sung Cheol plays the mysterious young assassin who has dedicated his entire life to tracking her down, creating an intense cat-and-mouse dynamic that drives the film’s narrative.
Final Thoughts on Lee Hye Young’s Action Movie Journey to Beijing
The international recognition for “The Old Woman With The Knife” shows that Korean cinema continues to make waves globally. This Lee Hye Young action movie will finally reach Korean theaters on May 1, giving local audiences the chance to see what international festival programmers have been raving about. The film’s combination of intense action sequences, compelling performances, and unique storyline about an elderly female assassin offers something fresh in the action genre.
As we wait for the May 1 release date, Seoul Crushers, are you excited to see Lee Hye Young take on this action-packed role? Do you think “The Old Woman With The Knife” will be as successful with audiences as it has been with festival programmers? Share your thoughts in the comments!