Director aims to strike balance in film on Pres. Park Chung-hee assassination attempt
SEOUL, Aug. 10 (Yonhap) -- Director Hur Jin-ho, who helmed "The Assassin(s)," sa...
Director Hur Jin-ho aimed to maintain a balanced perspective in his historical thriller, The Assassin(s), which is based on the 1974 assassination attempt against then President Park Chung-hee. The film features a star-studded cast, including Yoo Hae-jin, Park Hae-il, and Lee Min-ho. Hur pondered the approach to the story for over a decade, emphasizing the real-life tragedy and the survival of people involved.
He opted to use existing buildings and streets, alongside meticulous stage sets, to recreate the 1970s ambiance. While the film emphasizes reality, the three main characters are not based on specific figures but are a complex accumulation of historic research and interviews. Hur and Park reunited after their 2016 film, The Last Princess, while Yoo and Park teamed up again after their 2010 mystery thriller, Moss.
The main actors praised their chemistry and recalled the positive shooting experience, with Yoo calling Hur's gaze deeper and carrying an energy of perseverance. The Assassin(s) is set to release in local theaters during the Chuseok holiday after its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.
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