Ryu Seung-ryong, Park Hae-jun, Ong Seong-wu and Lee Sang-hee unite in "Jingane"… "Actors who win you over" [31st BIFF]

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The film "Jingane" met Busan audiences with actors who win you over, just like its title, and a warm story.

On the 7th, an open talk for the film "Jingane" was held at the Rooftop Theater of the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan, as part of the 31st Busan International Film Festival. Director Kim Ji-hyun and actors Ryu Seung-ryong, Park Hae-jun, Ong Seong-wu and Lee Sang-hee attended the event.

"Jingane" tells the story of Man-su (played by Ryu Seung-ryong) and Byung-su (played by Park Hae-jun), brothers who have lived like enemies without exchanging a single word for 30 years, coming together to protect Jang-su, a calf born as if destined amid a crisis that swept through their village.

On this day, Director Kim Ji-hyun spoke about the reason for casting the actors, saying, "Just like the title, they are truly 'actors who win you over.' Before being actors, they are people I find very likable."

She added, "Of course, they are excellent actors in terms of their craft, but the affinity and charm that come from them as people played a major role in the casting decision," expressing her trust in the cast.

Ryu Seung-ryong described his character Man-su, saying, "He is a blunt person who harbors sincerity within and lives up to being an older brother. I watched the film recently and noticed that we grew thick beards for the shoot. It seems the actors filmed it as if five years had passed," which drew laughter.

Ong Seung-wu played the role of Jung-hoon, a new veterinarian at Hongsan-gun who is constantly on edge between the two enemy brothers.

He explained his character, saying, "Jung-hoon is the only outsider in this village and a new veterinarian. He is a character who meets the villagers for the first time, much like the audience." He added, "I think he is a character who shares freshness and vividness with the audience through his novelty and somewhat clumsy demeanor."

He also recalled his initial impression of the work. Ong Seung-wu said, "From the moment I read the script, it felt as if I were reading a fairy tale," adding, "It had a warm, mellow mood that smelled of earth, yet carried a certain nostalgic sentiment."

He continued, "So I naturally felt a desire to be part of this village. I found it to be a very warm work," conveying his affection for the film.

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