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[Box Office] Latest movie releases

By Rumy Doo

Published : Nov. 4, 2016 - 14:35

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Twenty Again
(Korea)
Opened Nov. 3
Romance, Melodrama. Directed by Park Heung-sik

Two old lovers (Kim Seung-woo, Lee Tae-ran), now in their 40s, or “second 20s,” meet again for the first time since their heated romance that sizzled down years ago. The two remember how they fell in love at first sight, the passionate relationship, and the untimely separation that ensued. As fate takes them on a trip together to Italy, the two wonder, “Could we still be in love?”


Hell or High Water
(US)
Opened Nov. 3
Crime, Drama. Directed by David Mackenzie


Divorced father Toby (Chris Pine), striving to create a better life for his son, teams up with his ex-convict brother Tanner (Ben Foster), who has a short fuse and is quick to grab his gun. The two plan to rob a bank that is on the verge of closing down their family ranch. The siblings craft a plan to outsmart the crafty Texas Ranger Marcus (Jeff Bridges).


Doctor Strange
(US)
Opened Oct. 26
Superhero, Fantasy. Directed by Scott Derrickson

Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) is a genius surgeon who has fallen deep into despair after an unfortunate accident. His last thread of hope leads him to the Ancient One (Tilda Swinton), who opens his eyes to the mysteries of the universe and bestows on him unconquerable superpowers that will save the world. 


Kubo and the Two Strings
(US)
Opened Oct. 26
Animation, Adventure. Directed by Travis Knight

Kubo (Art Parkinson) is a young boy living on the edge of a cliff with his mother, who has lost her memory. He possesses the magical ability to move objects by playing music on his instrument. After being attacked by a vengeful spirit from the past, Kubo flees, embarking on an adventure to solve the mystery of his father, a great samurai warrior. 


Queen of Walking
(Korea)
Opened Oct. 20
Drama. Directed by Baek Seung-hwa

Sprightly high school student Manbok (Shim Eun-kyung), suffering from chronic motion sickness and unable to ride any type of transportation, walks for four hours every day to school. Though modern life urges her to do everything quickly, Manbok yearns to live an ordinary, slow-paced life -- until she begins the sport of speed-walking.