Heaven: To the Land of Happiness (Korean: 헤븐: 행복의 나라로; RR: Hebeun: Haengbokeui Nararo) is a 2021 South Korean drama film directed by Im Sang-soo, starring Choi Min-sik and Park Hae-il. It was selected to be shown at the 2020 Cannes Film Festival.[1][2][3] The project was initially intended to be a remake of the 1997 German film Knockin' on Heaven's Door, but director Im changed many things and wrote his own script, leaving Knockin' on Heaven's Door to be considered inspiration rather than a remake.[4]
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Hangul | 헤븐: 행복의 나라로 |
Revised Romanization | Hebeun: Haengbokeui Nararo |
Directed by | Im Sang-soo |
Produced by | Kim Won-guk |
Starring | |
Cinematography | Kim Tae-kyung |
Edited by | Jung Eun-eun Kim Hyung-joo |
Music by | Kim Hong-jip |
Production company | Hive Media Corp. |
Distributed by | Lotte Entertainment |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
Country | South Korea |
Language | Korean |
Filming was completed on 19 October 2019.[5]
This film was invited for 'The Faithful' section at the 73rd Cannes Film Festival held from 12 to 23 May 2020. It was also screened as opening film of 26th Busan International Film Festival on 6 October 2021.[6] It will be screened as closing film of the 16th London Korean Film Festival to be held from 4 to 19 November. It has also been invited to the 18th Hong Kong-Asia Film Festival to be held from 27 October to 14 November.[7]
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