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Finecut secures international sales for two Korean films

Outlets report that Seoul sales agency Finecut closed multi-territory distribution agreements for Justin H. Min's Korean feature debut and Hong Sangsoo's festival prizewinner.

Hong Sangsoo and Kim Minhee at Berlinale 2022
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At a glance

  • Finecut secured international distribution deals for both 'Journey There' and 'Nowhere to Lay My Eyes'.123
  • 'Journey There' marks the first Korean production starring actor Justin H. Min.13
  • Hong Sangsoo's 'Nowhere to Lay My Eyes' previously earned awards at the Locarno Film Festival.123

Seoul-based film sales company Finecut has closed international distribution agreements for two titles.12

The deals include 'Journey There', which marks actor Justin H. Min's first Korean production.13

The company also secured agreements for 'Nowhere to Lay My Eyes', directed by Hong Sangsoo.123

Hong's feature had previously won awards at the Locarno Film Festival.123

Both productions expanded their global reach with sales spanning multiple foreign territories.123

Where sources agree

  • Finecut sold distribution rights to two films3 of 3
  • 'Journey There' stars Justin H. Min3 of 3
  • 'Nowhere to Lay My Eyes' won awards at Locarno3 of 3
  • Finecut is based in Seoul2 of 3

Who covered this

3 National

Sources

  1. 1Variety‘Beef’ Actor Justin H. Min’s ‘Journey There,’ Hong Sangsoo’s Locarno Winner ‘Nowhere to Lay My Eyes’ Rack Up International Sales for Finecut ↗
  2. 2DeadlineJustin H. Min Starrer ‘Journey There’ & Hong Sangsoo’s ‘Nowhere To Lay My Eyes’ Sell To Multiple Territories ↗
  3. 3The Hollywood ReporterTokyo: Finecut Inks Deals for Justin H. Min’s ‘Journey There,’ Hong Sangsoo’s ‘Nowhere to Lay My Eyes’ ↗

Based on reporting from these reputable newsrooms and reviewed by Orbit’s editors. A fact appears only when at least two sources report it. Orbit is not affiliated with these publishers.

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