Director Yeon Sang-ho's "The Fall of Paradise" recoups production costs before release, sold in 118 countries worldwide

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Director Yeon Sang-ho's new film, "The Fall of Paradise," has signaled a promising box office performance in overseas markets even before its theatrical release. The film was sold to 118 countries worldwide, achieving revenue from overseas sales alone that surpassed the net production costs.

"The Fall of Paradise" is a psychological thriller that begins when Ryu Sun-woo, whom his mother Ryu So-young believed dead after he disappeared in a camping school bus incident nine years ago, miraculously returns alive.

"The Fall of Paradise" will continue its global rollout following its official invitation to the "Spotlight on Korea" section of the 46th Hawaii International Film Festival. The Hawaii International Film Festival is an event that has fostered exchange between Eastern and Western film cultures by introducing diverse films from around the world, including the Asia-Pacific region. This year's festival will be held across Hawaii from October 21 to November 15. "The Fall of Paradise" will screen locally in Hawaii on November 1 and 4, marking its U.S. premiere and adding significance as it is shown to American audiences for the first time.

Previously, "The Fall of Paradise" was invited to the Special Presentation section of the 51st Toronto International Film Festival, where approximately 2,300 seats across four official screenings were sold out. Subsequently, all four screenings in the Gala Presentation section of the 31st Busan International Film Festival also sold out, proving its buzz both domestically and internationally.

"The Fall of Paradise" is drawing attention in overseas markets after being sold to 118 countries worldwide. Notably, it generated revenue exceeding net production costs from overseas sales alone, adding further significance to the achievement. This result of selling to 118 countries reflects the combination of overseas market confidence in Director Yeon Sang-ho's cinematic universe, the power of its original story, and CJ ENM's global business competitiveness.

A representative from CJ ENM's overseas distribution team stated, "'The Fall of Paradise' has garnered high interest in overseas markets by resonating across nationalities and cultures through a story that deeply explores universal emotions such as family and motherhood, despite its unique setting."

Meanwhile, "The Fall of Paradise" will be released in theaters nationwide on October 21.

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