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Bae Doona said the thriller drama film “Next Sohee” is an emotional tribute to victims of institutional abuse. Inspired by a real-life event, the film revolves around Sohee (Kim Si-eun), a high school student who starts job training at a call center. Sohee cannot bear the highly stressful work culture, which leads to her suicide. Detective Oh Yu-jin (Bae) starts to follow the traces to reveal the truth behind Sohee s death. The film accuses the company and school of negligence.
Bae Doona names THIS rookie actress as the next Han So Hee.
#BaeDoona #HanSoHee #NextSohee Bae Doona talks about her new film "Next Sohee" and co-star Kim Si Eun prior to the work's much anticipated premiere.
JEDDAH: “Next Sohee,” South Korea’s competition title at the Red Sea International Film Festival, is a hard look at employee exploitation in the workplace. The film by July Jung examines South Korea’s shoddy treatment of its workers, especially apprentices, who are frequently cheated out of their wages.
The Hong Kong Asian Film Festival offers a smorgasbord of movies by rising talents as well as thought-provoking, culturally diverse storytelling. Now in its 19th edition, the festival this year features winners from the 2022 Berlin, Cannes and Venice film festivals in its line-up, and opens and closes with a brace of new features from emerging Hong Kong filmmakers. Below.