Toronto: The Korean sci-fi epic "Hope" by director Na Hong-jin has been invited to screen at this year's Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), the film's distributor said Friday. "Hope" will be featured in the Midnight Madness section of the 51st TIFF, which is slated to begin on September 10, as announced by Plus M Entertainment. This category is specifically designated for creative genre films that boast an intense concept and sensational visuals.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the film stars Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung, and Jung Ho-yeon, and revolves around police officers and villagers in the remote coastal town of Hopo. They become entangled in a series of escalating events after encountering powerful yet mysterious extraterrestrial beings. The film initially premiered at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival earlier this year before making its debut in South Korean theaters last month. Its North American opening is scheduled for September 9.