'Ransomed' sells to 103 countries
Published: 08 Aug. 2023, 10:13
“Ransomed,” starring Ha Jung-woo and Ju Ji-hoon, has been sold to 103 countries, distributor Showbox announced Tuesday.
“Ransomed,” which opened in domestic theaters last Wednesday, tells the story of Min-joon and Pan-soo, each played by Ha and Ju, who go on an adventure to deliver a ransom to rescue a kidnapped diplomat.
The film has been sold not only to Asian countries such as Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan and Vietnam but also to Canada, Britain, Australia, New Zealand, Russia, India and others, according to Showbox.
“Ransomed” opened on Friday in North America and is opening on Wednesday in the Philippines, followed by opening dates in other countries.
“Ransomed” is directed by Kim Seong-hun, who directed “A Hard Day” (2014), “Tunnel” (2016) and “Kingdom: Ashin of the North” (2021).
BY LIM JEONG-WON [lim.jeongwon@joongang.co.kr]
with the Korea JoongAng Daily
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