Acclaimed Korean Director Park Chan-wook Unveils His 12th Film, No Other Choice

Park Chan-wook’s 12th Feature Film, No Other Choice, Set to Premiere in September 2025 Renowned Korean director Park Chan-wook returns with his 12th feature, No Other Choice (어쩔 수가 없다), slated for release in September 2025. This film is an adaptation of The Ax, a novel by American author Donald E. Westlake.

The story follows Mansu, an ordinary salaryman who is abruptly laid off. Desperate to protect his wife and two children, he embarks on a ruthless journey to reclaim his place in the workforce—no matter the cost. Lee Byung-hun stars as Mansu, with Son Ye-jin playing his wife, Miri. The cast also includes a powerhouse lineup of actors such as Park Hee-soon, Lee Sung-min, Yeom Hye-ran, Cha Seung-won, and Yoo Yeon-seok.After a long wait, an exciting Korean film arrives this September—just in time for the cooling weather.

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