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| ▲ This photo of Oh Seung-wook, director of Korean film "Revolver," is provided by Plus M Entertainment on Aug. 1, 2024. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) |
SEOUL, Aug. 2 (Yonhap) -- Director Oh Seung-wook’s crime film "Revolver," set to release on the 7th, tells the story of a woman named Su-yeong (played by Jeon Do-yeon) who risks her life to reclaim what she has lost. Su-yeong, left with nothing in a ruthless world, is singularly focused on one goal throughout the film.
In an interview on the 1st at a cafe in Samcheong-dong, Director Oh described "Revolver" as a movie that runs towards the moment when Su-yeong, who has nothing, says, "This is truly me," in the end. He highlighted the significance of Jeon Do-yeon’s performance, particularly her cold, determined face as she races towards the climax.
"When shooting the final scene, I trusted that Jeon Do-yeon would deliver the performance I envisioned just by placing the camera on her, and she did. In that sense, I am a fortunate person," said Director Oh. Jeon Do-yeon also starred in his previous film, "The Shameless" (2015), which was invited to the 68th Cannes Film Festival, gaining critical acclaim.
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| ▲ This still photo of lead actress Jeon Do-yeon of film "Revolver," directed by Oh Seung-wook, is provided by Plus M Entertainment on Aug. 1, 2024. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) |
Director Oh recalled being captivated by Jeon's performance from the first scene of "The Shameless," where her character Hye-kyung heads to work at an entertainment venue. Even after nine years, he finds her acting to have deepened and become more abundant. "On the set of 'Revolver,' Jeon Do-yeon felt like the captain. All the staff respected and loved her," he reflected.
While Jeon Do-yeon's performance is the driving force of "Revolver," the ensemble cast, including Ji Chang-wook as Andy and Lim Ji-yeon as Yoon-seon, enriches the story. Oh, who also wrote the screenplay for "Christmas in August" (1998), mentioned that back then, he felt the actors brought his skeletal script to life with their performances, and he experienced even more of that feeling with this film. "The actors actively gave their best, and I believed all I needed to do was not to force anything," he said with a laugh.
Regarding Lim Ji-yeon, Director Oh reminisced about her first scene where she steps out of a car with the wind blowing dramatically, expressing his delight and amazement. He also praised Ji Chang-wook for his subtle body movement in a climactic scene, noting their good working chemistry.
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| ▲ This still photo of lead actress Jeon Do-yeon of film "Revolver," directed by Oh Seung-wook, is provided by Plus M Entertainment on Aug. 1, 2024. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) |
The film also features a special appearance by Lee Jung-jae, highlighting their long-standing friendship. Director Oh mentioned their mutual understanding of the challenges of directing, noting Lee’s own directorial work with "Hunt" (2022).
Director Oh, who debuted with "Kilimanjar" (2000), is known for his portrayal of a harsh world through the lens of crime, yet capturing the enduring humanity beneath. He expressed satisfaction when people recognized "Revolver" as an "Oh Seung-wook film."
Citing Victor Hugo’s "Les Misérables" and Joseph Conrad’s "Lord Jim" as literary works that significantly influenced his worldview, Director Oh concluded by sharing his ambition to depict humanity in ways that others have not.
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| ▲ This still photo of lead actress Jeon Do-yeon of film "Revolver," directed by Oh Seung-wook, is provided by Plus M Entertainment on Aug. 1, 2024. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) |
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