In addition to Monstrum, Finecut’s Cannes slate includes Lee Chang-dong’s Burning, which is vying for the Palme d’Or in the main competition and is set to receive its world premiere on Wednesday. A rough cut of the film will receive a market screening at Cannes on Friday. Presented by Cineguru/ Kidarient and produced by Taewon Entertainment, Monstrum is aiming for a wide release in South Korea this fall. Believing it to be mass hysteria and a ploy by his Prime Minister to turn the people against him, King Jungjong hires his former general, Yun-kyum (Kim Myung-min), to find the truth. The film follows an unsung military official, his archery prodigy daughter and a team of warriors that unite to fight off the monster.ĭirected by award-winning filmmaker Huh Jong-ho ( The Advocate), Monstrum stars A-lister Kim Myung-min ( A Day) opposite up-and-coming actors Choi Woo-shik ( Okja) and Lee Hye-ri, a member of the K-pop group Girl’s Day. &0183 &32 1500s Korea is in turmoil as it’s said to be plagued by a ravenous beast called Monstrum, which also spreads a deadly virus to the few that survive its attack. Inspired by true medieval records dating back to Korea’s Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910), Monstrum is set during an epidemic outbreak when rumors spread about a dreadful man-eating creature.
But the film has already proven to be wildly popular,” said a rep for Finecut. “The film is still in postproduction, so only the promotional clip and synopsis have been revealed to buyers.
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