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Yeon Sang-ho's 'Paradise Lost' sells to 118 countries ahead of Hawaii premiere

The psychological thriller from the director of 'Train to Busan' will debut in the US at the Hawai'i International Film Festival.

At a glance

  • Film sold to 118 countries globally
  • US premiere at Hawai'i International Film Festival on 1 and 4 November
  • Directed by Yeon Sang-ho, known for 'Train to Busan'
  • CJ ENM managing international distribution

"Paradise Lost," a psychological thriller directed by Yeon Sang-ho, has secured sales across 118 countries ahead of its US premiere. The film will debut at the 46th Hawai'i International Film Festival in the Spotlight on Korea section on 1 and 4 November.

CJ ENM is handling international sales for the project. Yeon Sang-ho previously directed the widely successful "Train to Busan."

Why it matters

The extensive pre-release sales indicate strong international interest in the project from a filmmaker with a proven track record of commercial success.

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