It Is What It Is

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Movie: It Is What It Is (literal title)
Revised romanization: Eojjeolsoogaeobda
Hangul: 어쩔수가없다
Director: Park Chan-Wook
Writer: Donald E. Westlake (novel)
Producer:
Cinematographer:
Release Date: 2025
Runtime:
Distributor: CJ Entertainment
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

Yoo Man-Soo (Lee Byung-Hun) is married to Mi-Ri (Son Ye-Jin) and they have two children. They own their home that they bought with difficulty. Yoo Man-Soo has been working at a paper company for 25 years. He feels comfortable and satisfied with his life, but he is suddenly fired from his job. He struggles to find a new job to protect his family and his house.

Notes

Based on novel "The Ax" by Donald E. Westlake (published 1997 by Mysterious Press).
Filming begins August 17, 2024.

Cast

Lee Byung-Hun - Yoo Man-Soo
Son Ye-Jin - Mi-Ri
Park Hee-Soon - Choi Seon-Chul
Lee Sung-Min - Koo Beom-Mo
Yum Hye-Ran - A-Ra
Cha Seung-Won - Ko Shi-Zo
Yoo Yeon-Seok - Oh Jin-Ho

Comments

Anna Aug 26 2024 9:16 pm Finally Son Ye Jin and Lee Byung Hun have a project together. I had been waiting for years. They should have done one many years ago. I’m so excited!

Pleaed Aug 11 2024 9:23 pm Veteran Cast. Full of great talent. I honestly can’t wait to see what they create.

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