Director Na Hong-jin has returned to the global stage with his highly anticipated SF thriller 'HOPE', which has been officially invited to the competition section of the 79th Cannes Film Festival. This marks the first time a Korean film has entered the competitive category in four years, following Park Chan-wook’s 'Decision to Leave'. As a filmmaker consistently recognized by Cannes since his debut, Na’s 70-billion-won production is set for its world premiere at the Lumière Grand Theatre on the 17th. The film has generated significant buzz as it represents a major milestone for the resurgence of the Korean film industry on the international scene. | Director Na Hong-jin has returned to the global stage with his highly anticipated SF thriller 'HOPE', which has been officially invited to the competition section of the 79th Cannes Film Festival. This marks the first time a Korean film has entered the competitive category in four years, following Park Chan-wook’s 'Decision to Leave'. As a filmmaker consistently recognized by Cannes since his debut, Na’s 70-billion-won production is set for its world premiere at the Lumière Grand Theatre on the 17th. The film has generated significant buzz as it represents a major milestone for the resurgence of the Korean film industry on the international scene.