Kim Hye-ja and Bong Joon-ho’s Praise for 'Mother': "A Precious, Gem-like Work" [Still Brilliant]

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The film "Still Brilliant" is generating anticipation ahead of its release, having received recommendations from celebrities and favorable reviews from audiences.

"Still Brilliant," starring Kim Hye-ja, depicts the story of Soon-ok, who reunites after 60 years with her close friend who shared the most brilliant moments of her life.

The released video features sincere recommendations from celebrities for "Still Brilliant." First, Director Bong Joon-ho praised the work as a piece created by Director Song Il-gon and Ms. Kim Hye-ja that is like a precious gem, describing it as an astonishing, heart-striking story with an emotional breadth of far greater depth and scale than imagined.

Shin Ae-ra said, "I sincerely hope you will watch this film to remember the things we must not forget," offering a heartfelt recommendation. Chae Si-ra stated, "It is a very beautiful film that is good for mothers and daughters, good for friends, and good for whole families to watch together." Choi Kang-hee shared the significance of a work that can be shared across generations, saying, "The line 'I will remember it. I will not forget' resonated with me in many ways." Han Jimin explained, "There is a unique warmth and strength possessed by the actress Kim Hye-ja." Han Hyo-joo added to the anticipation for the work by conveying its deep lingering impression, stating, "It is a film that moved me greatly and brought tears because of a line at the end that gives a great resonance." Lee Jung-eun expressed empathy with the message conveyed by the work, saying, "It is a film worthy of our empathy and conversation." Finally, Director Park Kalin also praised the work for delicately capturing a heart-wrenching story, stating, "Friends, friendship, memories—all the important historical content we must know is contained within them, and it is a film that has been unravelled very finely."

"Still Brilliant" continues to receive favorable reviews from audiences following its screening at the 31st Busan International Film Festival.

Anticipation is building for the ensemble cast, which features veteran actors with solid acting skills such as Kim Hye-ja, Park Seo-kyung, Choi Ju-eun, Moon Seong-hyun, Cha Mi-kyung, Jo Sung-ha, and Lee Se-young, who are loved by the Republic of Korea, alongside next-generation actors with fresh charm.

"Still Brilliant" is scheduled for release on October 21.

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