Yeon Sang-ho’s ‘Paradise Lost’ Set for February 21
Yeon Sang-ho’s ‘Paradise Lost’ Set for February 21
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Yeon Sang-ho said he is a major Hirokazu Kore-eda fan, explaining that he modeled Cheol from his first animated feature, “The King of Pigs,” on Akira from Kore-eda’s “Nobody Knows.” He also recalled discussing fatherhood with Gong Yoo while making “Train to Busan.”
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The Toronto discussion explored the directors’ shared roots in animation: Yeon is a former 2D independent animator, while Kore-eda recently adapted “Look Back” using rotoscoping. Kore-eda discussed creating the film’s rhythm through changes in pen sounds, and Yeon praised Kore-eda’s use of naturally occurring details during filming.
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Yeon described the film’s thematic intent through the “Paradise Lost” motif, drawing on John Milton and novelist Keiichi Hirano to examine the idea that every person has a dark side and that humanity’s fall from paradise leads into an imperfect world.
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The Seoul press event was held at CGV Yongsan i-Park Mall on the morning of Sept. 18, with Yeon Sang-ho, Bae Hyun-seong and Kim Hyun-joo appearing together for the production presentation.
Director Yeon Sang-ho's psychological thriller 'Paradise Lost' hits theaters on February 21, telling the haunting story of a mother whose son vanishes during a camping trip nine years ago, only to mysteriously return Star News Korea. The film stars Bae Hyun-seong and Kim Hyun-joo, who joined Yeon at a Seoul press event on September 18 to introduce the story of Ryu So-young and her impossible reunion Star News Korea.
At the Toronto International Film Festival, acclaimed director Hirokazu Kore-eda praised the film's unsettling premise and emotional depth during an industry conversation with Yeon Star News Korea. The discussion revealed how both filmmakers share roots in animation and draw on literary classics to explore humanity's flaws Star News Korea.
Yeon's Long Admiration for Kore-eda's Work
Yeon Sang-ho has long studied Kore-eda's films. He modeled the character Cheol in his debut animated feature 'The King of Pigs' directly on Akira from Kore-eda's 'Nobody Knows' Star News Korea. Yeon also recalled discussing fatherhood with actor Gong Yoo while filming 'Train to Busan,' another conversation shaped by Kore-eda's influence on his creative thinking Star News Korea.
Two Animators Exploring Film's Visual Language
Both Yeon and Kore-eda began their careers in animation before moving to live-action film. Yeon worked as a 2D independent animator, while Kore-eda recently adapted 'Look Back' using rotoscoping, a technique that traces live film frame-by-frame Star News Korea. Their Toronto discussion centered on how animation techniques shape storytelling rhythm and visual detail in narrative film Star News Korea.
Kore-eda explained how he crafted the film's rhythm through subtle changes in pen sounds during animation sequences Star News Korea. Yeon praised Kore-eda's ability to capture naturally occurring details during filming, incorporating real-world textures that elevate emotional authenticity Star News Korea.
The Paradise Lost Motif and Human Darkness
The film's title and theme draw from John Milton's 'Paradise Lost' and novelist Keiichi Hirano's explorations of human nature Star News Korea. Yeon uses this literary reference to examine a central idea: every person harbors a dark side, and humanity's fall from paradise leads inevitably into an imperfect world Star News Korea.
This thematic framework informs how the film interrogates the mother's journey after her son's return. Rather than depicting simple joy or closure, 'Paradise Lost' asks whether redemption is truly possible and what truths emerge when lost things resurface Star News Korea.
Press Event Brings Cast and Director Together
The production presentation took place at CGV Yongsan i-Park Mall in Seoul on September 18 Star News Korea. Yeon Sang-ho, Bae Hyun-seong, and Kim Hyun-joo appeared together to discuss the film and answer questions from media and industry attendees Star News Korea. Both actors urged audiences to trust the story and experience the film when it releases next month Star News Korea.
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