Archive · 3 Sep 2025
South Korea Submits Park Chan-wook's 'No Other Choice' for Oscars
South Korea has chosen Park Chan-wook's film, 'No Other Choice', to compete in the Oscars for Best International Feature.
The film stars Lee Byung-hun and Son Ye-Jin.
It follows a man, who after losing his job, takes extreme actions to find a new one.
It received positive reviews and a standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival.
The selection committee, chaired by Parasite's producer, praised its quality and performances.
Many are comparing it to 'Parasite' because of its positive reception.
Park Chan-wook's 'No Other Choice' is South Korea's entry for Best International Feature.
The film stars Lee Byung-hun and Son Ye-Jin.
It premiered at the Venice Film Festival and received positive reviews.
The selection committee praised its quality and performances.
The film is based on the novel "The Ax".
- Who
- South Korea selected Park Chan-wook's film.
- What
- No Other Choice was chosen as South Korea's submission for Best International Feature.
- When
- The upcoming Academy Awards.
- Where
- Venice International Film Festival and the Academy Awards.
- Why
- The selection committee considered it the most competitive film.
- Film Title
- No Other Choice
- Director
- Park Chan-wook
- Lead Actors
- Lee Byung-hun and Son Ye-Jin
- Submission Category
- Best International Feature
- Based On
- The Ax by Donald E. Westlake
- Committee Chair
- Kwak Sin-Ae
