Opening Nov. 29
Comedy. Drama. Romance. Directed by Kim Jin-young. Dong-joo (Park Ha-sun) who has been tone-deaf since birth has a voice that is neither of a man nor woman. Everyone tells her that even her breathing is off-tune. Tired of being the victim of everyone’s mockery, Dong-joo finally decides to visit “Tone Deaf Clinic.” Tricked by the facility’s owner, she disguises herself as a high-school student for a discounted lesson fee and becomes a student. Shin Hong (Yoon Sang-hyun), the instructor well known for for his singing talent as well as his obnoxious odor and dirtiness, is shocked when he encounters Dong-joo, the most tone deaf student he has ever encountered in his career. Hong puts her in special training, which allows them to spend a great deal of time together, and trouble begins when Hong begins to fall in love with Dong-joo.
Breaking Dawn - Part 2 (U.S.)
Opened Nov. 15
Fantasy. Romance. Directed by Bill Condon. After being brought back from near-death by Edward (Robert Pattinson) after childbirth, Bella (Kristen Stewart) successfully transforms herself into a vampire and a mother to her daughter, Renesmee (Mackenzie Foy), who is growing at an accelerated rate. But when Irina (Maggie Grace), a member of Denali coven, reports a false allegation to the Volturi that Renesmee is a human infant who has been bitten and transformed into a vampire, they set out to destroy the Cullens for breaking the vampire law. The Cullens gather foreign vampire clans to stand as their witnesses to the Volturi. Aro (Michael Sheen), the Volturi leader, however, has ulterior motives for battling the Cullens. With their vampire allies and the Quileute wolf pack, the Cullens defend themselves against the Volturi.
Confession of Murder (Korea)
Opened Nov. 8
Thriller. Action. Directed by Jung Byoung-gil. The high-profile serial murder case that claimed the lives of 10 women 15 years ago closes as its statute of limitation expires. For 15 years, Choi Hyung-goo (Jung Jae-young), the detective in charge of the case, does not forget the suspect who left him the feeling of guilt and an inerasable scar on his face. Two years later, a man named Lee Du-seok (Park Shi-hoo) publishes an autobiography titled “I am the Murderer” claiming responsibility for the murders that took place 17 years ago. His book becomes a bestseller because of Du-seok’s charming looks and his eloquence. Though the law cleared him, Hyung-goo does not give up and chases after Du-seok believing he is the murderer Hyung-goo has been looking for.
A Werewolf Boy (Korea)
Opened Oct. 31
Fantasy. Romance. Directed by Jo Sung-hee. A girl (Park Bo-young) requiring special care for a lung condition moves to an isolated and peaceful town in the countryside. In the town, she discovers a boy (Song Joong-ki) who keeps himself in darkness and behaves like a wolf. His animal-like behavior keeps the townspeople away from him, but the girl is oddly moved by his nature and attempts to civilize him by teaching him how to wait patiently before a meal, wear clothes, and speak, read and write. The boy is also moved by the girl who is the only person ever to reach out to him and show affection, and eventually grows a special feeling toward her. One day, an unexpected accident awakens the boy’s beast-like demeanor, and he becomes a threat to the whole town.
Skyfall (U.K.)
Opened Oct. 26
Action. Adventure. Thriller. Directed by Sam Mendes. While on a mission in Istanbul, James Bond (Daniel Craig) gets shot by his fellow field agent Eve (Naomi Harris), and goes missing after falling off the train. As soon as the news of a disaster spreads around, the identities of every active undercover MI6 agent are stolen and leaked on the Internet. What’s worse, the secret service is attacked by a mysterious enemy, Raoul Silva (Javier Bardem) who blames the cause of the disaster on M (Judie Dench) and a secret in her past. MI6 meets the worst crisis of its history and faces the danger of complete destruction. To save both M and MI6, Bond reappears and finds Sévérine (Bérénice Marlohe), a mysterious woman who knows the whereabouts of Silva. Bond, who has the future of M and MI6 in his hands, prepares his battle against MI6’s worst enemy.
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Articles by Korea Herald