Director Na Hong-jin's latest SF action film 'Hope' was invited to the competitive section of the 79th Cannes Film Festival, marking the first time a Korean film entered this category in four years. Despite high anticipation, 'Hope' did not secure an award at the festival which concluded on May 23. Director Na expressed that his primary focus now shifts to preparing for the film's upcoming domestic release and meeting Korean audiences. Critics have praised the project for its raw, traditional approach to action, further solidifying the unique cinematic style often referred to as the 'Na Hong-jin genre'. | Director Na Hong-jin's latest SF action film 'Hope' was invited to the competitive section of the 79th Cannes Film Festival, marking the first time a Korean film entered this category in four years. Despite high anticipation, 'Hope' did not secure an award at the festival which concluded on May 23. Director Na expressed that his primary focus now shifts to preparing for the film's upcoming domestic release and meeting Korean audiences. Critics have praised the project for its raw, traditional approach to action, further solidifying the unique cinematic style often referred to as the 'Na Hong-jin genre'.