[Press Release] Netflix Showcases Korean Storytelling at BIFF 2024, Announcing Opening Night Film and Industry Partnership

Netflix is thrilled to announce our involvement in this year's Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), including the Opening Night world premiere of "Uprising" and new events to support emerging filmmakers across Asia Pacific.

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Recognized by BIFF as a "historical masterpiece completed by Korea's best film masters" and "worthy opening title", Netflix's "Uprising" will be the 2024 Opening Night Film for the festival. "Uprising" is directed by Kim Sang-man and produced by legendary filmmaker Park Chan-wook, who also co-wrote the film. The action-packed saga tells the story of two unlikely childhood friends - one a slave, the other his young master - who turn adversaries amidst a raging war. It features stellar performances by Gang Dong-won and Park Jung-min, and will have its world premiere on October 2 in Busan.

This year also marks a significant milestone, as Netflix steps up our support as a BIFF Industry Partner for the first time. As part of this official collaboration with BIFF, we are proud to present the inaugural Creative Asia Forum, a one-day event designed to nurture emerging filmmakers, creatives, and production professionals. Full line-up will be announced shortly.

Netflix Title Information / BIFF 2024

"Uprising" (Korea)
Logline: Set against the chaos of war, "Uprising" takes viewers on a gripping journey through the lives of two childhood friends-turned-adversaries.
Format: Film
Cast: Gang Dong-won, Park Jung-min, Cha Seung-won, Kim Shin-rok, Jin Sun-kyu, Jung Sung-il-I
Directed by: Kim Sang-man
Written by: Shin Chul, Park Chan-wook
Producer: Park Chan-wook

"Hellbound - Season 2" (Korea)
Logline: "Hellbound - Season 2" unleashes a chaotic world exacerbated by continuous hellbound decrees, where lawyer Min Hye-jin of Sodo, The New Truth, and the Arrowheads get entangled amid the sudden resurrections of The New Truth's Chairman Jung Jin-su and Park Jung-ja.
Format: Series
Cast: Kim Hyun-joo, Kim Sung-cheol, Kim Shin-rok, Im Sung-jae Lee Dong-hee, Yang Ik-june, Lee Re, Hong Eui-jun, Cho Dong-in, (special appearance) Moon So-ri, Moon Geun-young
Directed by: Yeon Sang-ho
Written by: Yeon Sang-ho, Choi Kyu-sok