Theatrical Releases in 2009

Old Partner ["Wonang sori"]   Written and directed by Lee Chung-ryoul.  A documentary about an elderly farmer and the cow that has worked at his side for the past 40 years.  Featuing Choi Won-gyun, Lee Sam-soon, And their cow.  Cinematography by Ji Jae-woo, Lee yon-taek, and others.  Produced by Studio Nurimbo.  Distributed and sold internationally by Indiestory.  Rating: general.  78 min.  January 15.

City of Damnation   ["Yugamseureoun Dosi"]   Written and directed by Kim Dong-won.   A spoof of the Hong Kong film Infernal Affair, about a ganster who infiltrates the police force and a cop who goes under cover to join the gang.   Starring Jung Jun-ho, Jung Wung-in, Jung Woon-taek, Park Sang-min, Kim Sang-jung, Han Go-eun.   Cinematography by Kim Hyo-jin.   Produced by Jumoney Entertainment.   Distributed and sold internationally by CJ Entertainment.   Rating: 15+.   121 min.  January 22.

Marine Boy   ["Malin Boi"]   Written and directed by Yoon Chong-seok.   A skilled deep sea diver is forced under the threat of death to take part in a drug smuggling scheme.   Starring Cho Jae-hyun, Kim Kang-woo, Park Shi-yeon, Lee Won-chong, Oh Kwang-lok.   Cinematography by Kim Ji-yong.   Produced by Realize Pictures.   Distributed and sold internationally by CJ Entertainment.   Rating: 15+.   118 min.  February 5.

Daytime Drinking   ["Natsul"]   Written and directed by Noh Yeong-seok.   A man who has recently been dumped by his girlfriend is convinced by his friends to take a trip. However when they fail to show up, he is left to wander around by himself, and he falls into a series of misadventures.   Starring Song Sam-dong, Yuk Sang-yeop, Kim Kang-hee, Tak Sung-jun.   Cinematography by Noh Yeong-seok.   Produced by Stone Work.   Distributed by Jinjin Pictures.   Sold Internationally by Finecut.   Rating: 15+.   115 min.  February 5.

Kitchen   ["Kichin"]   Written and directed by Hong Ji-yeong.   A newly married woman has a brief, unplanned sexual encounter with another man, who turns out to be her husband's friend.   Starring Joo Ji-hoon, Shin Min-ah, Kim Tae-woo, Jeon Hye-jin, Park Sang-hoon, Lee Hwan.   Cinematography by Choi Sang-mook.   Produced by Soo Film.   Distributed by Silver Spoon.   Sold internationally by M-Line Distribution.   Rating: 15+.   102 min.  February 12.

The Scam   ["Jakjeon"]   Written and directed by Lee Ho-jae.   A self-taught whiz at stock manipulation is forcibly recruited into an ambitious effort to carry out a multi-million dollar scam.   Starring Park Yong-ha, Kim Min-jung, Park Hee-soon, Kim Mu-yeol, Cho Duk-hyeon.   Cinematography by Ki Sae-hoon.   Produced by Bidangil Pictures.   Distributed and sold internationally by Showbox.   Rating: 15+.   119 min.  February 12.

Oishii Man    ["Ohishi Maen"]   Directed by Kim Jung-joong.  Screenplay by Yu Dong-sik.  A popular singer develops a physical problem with his voice that puts his career in jeopardy. Feeling depressed, he takes a trip by himself to Hokkaido, Japan.   Starring Lee Min-ki, Ikewaki Chizuru, Chung Yoo-mi.   Cinematography by Oh Seung-hwan.   Produced and distributed by Sponge.   Sold internationally by Showbox.   Rating: 12+.   93 min.  February 19.

Handphone    ["Haend Pon"]   Directed by Kim Han-min.  Screenplay by Kim Mi-hyeon.  The struggling manager of a young actress is on the verge of a breakthrough, when he loses his phone which contains a shocking video of his prized client.   Starring Uhm Tae-woong, Park Yong-woo, Park Sol-mi, Hwang Bo-yeon, Lee Sae-na.   Cinematography by Park Sang-hoon.   Produced by Hancom, Cinetori.   Distributed by SK telecom.   Sold internationally by M-Line Distribution.   Rating: 18+.   137 min.  February 19.

Oh! My God 2    ["Gusaeju 2"]   Directed Hwang Seung-jae.  Screenplay by Lee Hyun-chul.  A rich playboy is forced by his mother to drive one of her company's taxis, when he meets his true love.   Starring Choi Sung-kook, Lee Yeung-eun, Ahn Moon-sook, Cho Sang-ki, Kim Hyung-cha.   Cinematography by Park Chun-bok.   Produced by CY Film.   Distributed by CJ Entertainment.   Rating: 15+.   100 min.  February 26.

My Heart Is Not Broken Yet    ["Na-ui Maeumun Jiji Ahnatda"]   Directed by Ahn Hye-ryong.  Screenplay by Yang Jing-ja.  A documentary following a ten year effort by a former comfort woman to sue the Japanese government.   Starring Song Shin-do.   Cinematography by Yang Jing-ja, Ahn Hye-ryong.   Produced by Support Group for Korean Comfort Women Living in Japan.   Distributed by Indiestory, Cinema Dahl.   Sold internationally by Indiestory.   Rating: 12+.   95 min.  February 26.

More Than Blue    ["Seulpeum-boda Duh Seulpeun Iyagi"]   Written and directed by Won Tae-yeon.  A radio producer learns that he has late stage cancer, but he tries to hide his illness from his roommate and sometimes lover.   Starring Kwon Sang-woo, Lee Bo-yeong, Lee Bum-soo, Chung Ae-yeon, Chung Joon-ho.   Cinematography by Lee Mo-gae.   Produced by Core Contents Media.   Distributed and sold internationally by Showbox.   Rating: 15+.   105 min.  March 11.

A Room Nearby    ["Gunyu Dului Bang"]   Written and directed by Ko Tae-chung.  Un-ju who works as a tutor is desperate for a quiet room of her own. One day she meets Seok-hee who, worried about her health is scared to live alone.   Starring Chung Yoo-mi, Yae Soo-chung, Park Hyuk-kwon, Paik Soo-jang.   Cinematography by Lee Mo-gae.   Produced by KAFA   Distributed by CJ Entertainment.   Rating: 15+.   106 min.  March 12.

The Day After    ["Uddun Gae-in Nal"]   Written and directed by Lee Suk-kyong.   Bo-yeong, a writer about to turn forty, is divorced and frustrated with her life. At a retreat she meets Jung-nam, a woman who studies folk songs.   Starring Kim Bo-yeong, Ji Chung-nam, Park Hyuk-kwon.   Cinematography by Kim Jae-hong.   Produced by KAFA   Distributed and sold internationally by CJ Entertainment.   Rating: 12+.   87 min.  March 12.

Members of The Funeral    ["Jangraesikui Maembur"]   Written and directed by Paik Seung-bin.   A father, mother, and daughter sit together at the funeral of a high school boy. Flashbacks reveal that each family member was involved with the boy without the others knowledge.   Starring Lee Ju-seung, Yoo Ha-bok, Park Myung-shin, Kim Byul.   Cinematography by Im Kyong-woo.   Produced by KAFA   Distributed and sold internationally by CJ Entertainment.   Rating: 12+.   99 min.  March 12.

The Story of Mr. Sorry    ["Jaebulchalssi Iyagi"]   Written and directed by Kwak In-geun, Yoo Ji-na, Kim Il-hyun, Lee Eun-mi, Lee Hae-yong.   An absurdist animated tale about a man who cleans ears, and one day finds himself shrunk to a microscopic size.  Produced by KAFA   Distributed by CJ Entertainment.   Rating: 15+.   64 min.  March 12.

Missing    ["Sil Jong"]   Written and directed by Kim Sung-hong.   A young woman who goes missing during a trip to the countryside. Her sister comes looking for her, and comes across the psychopath who has abducted her sister.  Starring Moon Sung-geun, Chu Ja-hyun, Jun Sae-hong.   Cinematography by Chung Han-chul.   Produced by Hwaldong Sajin Films.   Distributed by Synergy.   Rating: 18+.   98 min.  March 19.

Grandmother's Flower    ["Halmae-ggot"]   Directed by Moon Jung-yeon.   A documentary about the lasting wounds resulting from outbreak of violence against the director's own family during the Korean War.   Produced by Purn Productions.   Distributed by Indiestory, Cinema Dahl.   Rating: 12+.   89 min.  March 19.

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