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‘Train to Busan’ Director Yeon Sang-ho’s ‘Paradise Lost’ Clinches 118-Country Sales Ahead of Hawai‘i Festival U.S. Bow

“Paradise Lost,” the new psychological thriller by “Train to Busan” filmmaker Yeon Sang-ho, has been sold to 118 countries and will have its U.S. premiere…

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Variety reports: “Paradise Lost,” the new psychological thriller by “Train to Busan” filmmaker Yeon Sang-ho, has been sold to 118 countries and will have its U.S. premiere at the 46th Hawai‘i International Film Festival.

It will play in the Spotlight on Korea section on Nov. 1 and 4. CJ ENM, which is handling international sales, said overseas.

This entertainment story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Busan’ Director Yeon Sang-ho, Country Sales Ahead of Hawai and Paradise Lost’ Clinches.

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Busan’ Director Yeon Sang-ho, Country Sales Ahead of Hawai, Paradise Lost’ Clinches, Festival U
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