Catch two of late actor Lee Sun-kyun’s most iconic roles in screenings of the dark comedy-thrillers A Hard Day and Parasite.
When Lee Sun-kyun died of an apparent suicide in 2023, Korean cinema lost one of its most charismatic and versatile actors—equally at home in the art house films of Hong Sang-soo and megahit K-Dramas like My Mister. Lee’s death prompted a national reckoning with the impossible standards of behavior expected of celebrities in Korea as well as the harsh backlash from both the public and the authorities when they fail to meet them. We salute his memory with these films showcasing his talent.
Generous support for this program is provided by the National Museum of Korea.
Image courtesy of Neon Rated
