Entertainment
Yeon Sang-ho's 'Paradise Lost' Sells to 118 Countries Ahead of HIFF
The psychological thriller "Paradise Lost," directed by Yeon Sang-ho of "Train to Busan" fame, has achieved a major milestone by securing distribution deals across 118 nations even before its upcoming screening at the Hawaii International Film Festival. International sales have already surpassed the production costs, driven by confidence in the director and robust global distribution networks. The narrative centers on an intense maternal journey starring Kim Hyun-joo and Bae Hyeon-seong, focusing on a mother whose child returns mysteriously nearly a decade after disappearing with a camp bus. Following successful festival runs in Toronto and Busan, the feature is rolling out theatrically in multiple global territories.