Lots of news coming out of here! Networks this week. The latest tidbit is that it has acquired North American distribution rights to the South Korean film "Huhwaehaji Anah" ("No Regret"), the first feature film from director Leesong Hee-il. here! Films’ sister company Regent Releasing will handle the film’s theatrical release during Summer 2008.
Set in Seoul, South Korea, No Regret centers on Sumin (Lee Young-Hoon), who leaves the orphanage where he grew up and heads to the city to study art design. After losing his job at a factory due to layoffs, he finds himself working as a prostitute in a gay bar. Initially Sumin resists the advances of Jaemin (Lee Han), who comes from a rich and conservative family that doesn’t accept his sexual identity. Eventually Sumin succumbs to Jaemin’s advances, after they briefly experience happiness as passionate lovers, Sumin and Jaemin’s relationship falls into heartache and tragedy.
“No Regret is a moving and visually stunning film, and here! Films is pleased to bring this project to North American audiences,” said Mark Reinhart, Executive Vice President of Acquisitions and Distribution for here! Films. “This is one of the first films made on the Korean peninsula dealing with homosexuality, and we’re thrilled to be involved in bringing this project stateside.”