‘My Sassy Girl’ 4K Restoration Lands at Film Movement Classics for North American Theatrical Debut (EXCLUSIVE)
The 2001 Korean romantic comedy 'My Sassy Girl' will have its North American theatrical debut in a new 4K restoration. The film, which was a major success in South Korea and helped popularize the Hallyu wave, will premiere at the New York Asian Film Festival this July. Following its limited theatrical run, it will be available on VOD, digital, and streaming platforms.
- ▪The film was directed by Kwak Jae-young and stars Cha Tae-hyun and Jun Ji-hyun.
- ▪It grossed $26 million in South Korea, making it one of the highest-grossing films in the country's history.
- ▪The film won multiple awards, including Best Asian Film at the Hong Kong Film Awards.
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