The chase is on|Jun. 21, 2023|South Korea|118 Min.|Not Rated
Genre: Action;Drama;Thriller
Description: **The Childe (2023) Movie Overview**
**Summary:**
“The Childe” (Korean: 귀공자) is a South Korean neo-noir action thriller directed by Park Hoon-jung, featuring Kim Seon-ho and Kang Tae-joo in their film debuts, along with Kim Kang-woo and Go Ara. The film premiered on June 21, 2023.
The plot revolves around Marco Han, a boxer with a tumultuous background. Born to a Korean father and a Filipino mother, Marco has been fighting in illegal matches across the Philippines while caring for his ill mother. He has been on a quest to find his estranged father to fund his mother’s surgery but faces numerous setbacks. After a confrontation with gang members lands him in the hospital, he is approached by a lawyer claiming to represent his father. On his flight to South Korea, he encounters a mysterious man who seems to know more about his life than he does.
Upon arriving in South Korea, Marco is ambushed by an assassin known only as “Nobleman,” the same individual he met on the plane. He soon finds himself entangled with a dangerous group intent on pursuing him. The complications increase when he learns that Han Yi-sa, a wealthy heir, is also after his father’s fortune, and he unexpectedly reunites with Yoon-ju, a enigmatic woman from his past. As chaos ensues, Marco uncovers shocking truths that alter his understanding of his identity and history.
Originally named “Sad Tropic,” the film was rebranded to “The Childe” before its global release, which includes screenings in South Korea, Taiwan, the Philippines, and Thailand.
**Release Information:**
– South Korea: June 21, 2023
– Philippines: July 5, 2023
– Thailand: July 27, 2023
– India: August 4, 2023
The movie has been distributed internationally by companies such as Well Go USA and Clover Films.
Cast director: Park Hoon-jung
Cast actor: Kim Seon-ho, Kang Tae-ju, Kim Kang-woo, Go Ara, Jung Lael, Heo Joon-seok, Choi Jung-woo, Lee Ki-young, Noreen Joyce Guerra
Original name: 귀공자