At the 42nd Blue Dragon Film Awards, a prestigious event in Korea in 2021, Lee Je-hoon was asked about actors he’d like to collaborate with, and he expressed a desire to work with Koo Kyo-hwan, even sending him a finger heart. During the same year’s Busan International Film Festival, Lee Je-Hoon reiterated the sentiment, expressing his wish to work with Koo Kyo-hwan who transitioned from independent films to commercial projects like “D.P.” and “Mogadishu.” Finally, his aspirations have materialized as Lee Je-hoon and Koo Kyo-hwan are set to co-star in the film “Escape,” scheduled for theatrical release in July 2024.
synopsis of “Escape”
A film portraying the perilous escape and pursuit between Gyunam, a North Korean soldier yearning for a life beyond the iron fence where a brighter future awaits, and Hyun-sang, an officer in the border patrol determined to thwart him. The movie unfolds a gripping tale of life-threatening endeavors and intense pursuit.
casting of “Escape”
Lee Je-hoon Portrays Im Gyu-nam
Lee Je-hoon takes on the role of Im Gyu-nam, a North Korean sergeant with a decade of military service. Discontent with the predetermined future in the North, he dreams of a new life in the South, leading him to embark on a daring escape.
Koo Kyo-hwan Portrays Lee Hyunsang
An officer in the North Korean border patrol, part of the intelligence agency, relentlessly chasing to prevent Gyu-nam’s escape. Hong Sa-bin and Lee Som also star in the film.
production crew of “Escape”
Director Lee Jong-pil, renowned for his work on the film “Samjin Company English Class,” leads the project, with Kwon Sung-hwi, known for contributions to “The Spy Gone North” and the drama The Accidental Narco, Narco-Saints,” handling the screenplay.
behind the scenes of “Escape”
- In 2010, a Korean film titled “Escape” features Lee Young-hoon, So Yoo-jin, and Jin Yi-han in lead roles. Interestingly, the 2010 film “Escape” also involves the South Korean military, but this time, the narrative centers around a defection.
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