PROJECT Y: Don’t Miss The Official Teaser For The New Korean Crime Thriller
Screening as part of the 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival’s ten-day run next month is the World Premiere of crime thriller Project Y from director Lee Hwan. The official teaser has been out for a few weeks now as well with Plus M heading up its Korean theatrical release with a date TBA. In the meantime, TIFF programmer Giovanna Fulvi has first dibs on what you can expect:
With two magnetic leads (Han So-hee and Jun Jong-seo), adrenaline-fuelled action, and a gripping story of wounded childhood and desperate survival, Project Y delivers both high-stakes thrills and emotional depth. One of the most anticipated Korean films of the year.
A mix of innocence and slyness, fragility and courage defines the charismatic protagonists of Project Y, one of the most anticipated Korean films of the year. Balancing action with a deep exploration of extreme human desires and conflicts, director Lee Hwan offers a refreshing reinvention of the female thriller genre in a compelling story of adventure, revenge, and redemption, full of surprises and unexpected twists.
Set in a city rife with crime and driven by the relentless pursuit of wealth, the film follows two young women, Mi-sun and Do-kyung, whose unbreakable bond drives them to fight against a brutal world. After saving up money to open a flower shop and escape a cycle of late nights spent with shady clients, their hopes are shattered by betrayal. Descending dangerously into crime, they stumble upon a stash of gold, turning their fleeting opportunity for escape into a perilous scheme to reclaim their stolen futures.
Han So-hee is perfect as Mi-sun, channelling determination beneath a glamourous exterior. Known for her performances in the TV series The World of the Married, My Name and Gyeongseong Creature, she brings depth to the character. And Jun Jong-seo, whose breakout role was in Burning (TIFF ’18), portrays Do-kyung, a free-spirited yet emotionally fragile woman whose impulsive decisions mask a deep reliance on Mi-sun, who is more than just a friend. She is family.
Together, they embark on a high-stakes journey, testing their bond in a world that offers no safety net.
Project Y is also slated for the 30th edition of the Busan International Film Festival which kicks off in the days proceeding TIFF. Check out the teaser below!
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