Burning (film)
| Burning | |
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| Korean | 버닝 |
| Directed by | Lee Chang-dong |
| Produced by | Ok Gwang-hee |
| Written by | O Jeong-mi Lee Chang-dong |
| Based on | Barn Burning by Haruki Murakami |
| Starring | Yoo Ah-in Jeon Jong-seo Steven Yeun |
| Cinematography | Hong Kyung-pyo |
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| Distributed by | CGV Arthouse |
| Country | South Korea |
| Language | Korean |
Burning is an upcoming 2018 South Korean mystery drama film directed by Lee Chang-dong,
Contents
Plot
A mysterious incident takes place among three young persons Jong-soo, Ben, Hae-mi, who have lived in their own way.
Cast
- Yoo Ah-in as Jong-soo
- Jeong Jong-seo as Hae-mi
- Steven Yeun as Ben
Production
Pre-production
Developed as the work of the international project which was based on the novels of Haruki Murakami. It had been set to begin in November 2016, but was held up by a dispute between Murakami and NHK, which owns the rights to many Murakami works.[2][3][4]
Writing
Based on the short story 'Barn Burning' written by Haruki Murakami. In October 2016, however, Lee said, "it is a story about young people in today’s world. When they think of their lives and his world, it must feel like a mystery", at the Busan International Film Festival.[2][4] In September 2017, the studio said that it has only brought the original motif.[5]
Casting
In 2016, it was known that Kang Dong-won and Yoo Ah-in will feature in the film, but an official announcement had not been made.[3]
On September 05, 2017, it was announced that Yoo Ah-in has been confirmed for the role of Jong-soo, a pure and sensitive young man who tries to solve a mystery surrounding the love of his life.[6][7] Three days later, newcomer Jeon Jong-seo is cast for the role of Hae-mi who is the hometown friend of Jong-soo and the girl he loves. Jeon was plucked from auditions which began in August.[1][8][9] On September 20 of the same month, Steven Yeun joined the film, where he will portray the role of Ben.[10]
Filming
Principal photography began on September 11, 2017.[11]
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