Another K-content made it to the Cannes Film Festival 2022 as Bae Doona's new movie "The Next Sohee" was invited to the prestigious ceremony.
Set to take place from May 17 to 28, the 75th Cannes Film Festival honors top-quality films worldwide. Now, Bae Doona's new movie joins 5 Korean films heading to the annual event.
Bae Doona's 'The Next Sohee' Invited to The Cannes Critics' Week 2022
According to a Korean outlet, the festival officially announced that "The Next Sohee" will be the closing film in The Cannes Critics' Week 2022 Selection Special Screenings category.
With the achievement of the upcoming movie, this will be director July Jung's second entry, following her debut film, "A Girl at My Door," which made it to the 67th Cannes Film Festival Notable Eyes section.
As cited by the outlet, the committee praised the female director for her growth as a rookie, and now that she was able to produce a "very intense film" through her work, "The Next Sohee."
What We Know So Far About Bae Doona's New Movie 'The Next Sohee'
In January 2022, production company Twin Plus Partners CEO Kim Dong Ha officially announced the star who will headline the upcoming mystery drama film.
Bae Doona will transform as the fearless detective Eugene who gets caught up in a tricky situation involving a high school student.
Interestingly, three months after the announcement, "The Next Sohee" officially wrapped up its production.
As cited by a media outlet, director July Jung expressed her gratitude to the whole team "who all tried their best" until the very end. Moreover, the female director also promised to do her best to complete the post-production.
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Meanwhile, lead star Bae Doona shared the same thought and thanked her fellow actors and crew for successfully and safely concluding the movie.
"I was so happy and had so much fun while filming, so I'm sad that the filming has ended. But I'm glad that we completed it safely. I was delighted to have worked with such great people," she said.
To recall, this is the actress' second time portraying the detective role. The first was with Jo Seung Woo in "Strangers" season 1 and 2, where she took on the role of detective Han Yeo Jin.
'Broker' and 'Decision To Leave' to Compete at Cannes Film Festival 2022
Interestingly, as "The Next Sohee" made it to the Cannes Film festival 2022, another movie by Bae Doona entered the same festival.
"Broker," which stars IU, Song Kang Ho, Kang Dong Won, and Lee Joo Young, was nominated at the annual ceremony.
Directed by renowned Japanese filmmaker Hirokazu Koreeda, the drama film is set to Air at the 75th Cannes Film Festival, alongside Park Hae Il directed movie "Decision To Leave."
