Park Seo Joon “Concrete Utopia”
MANILA, Philippines — South Korean disaster thriller “Concrete Utopia,” which grossed nearly $29 million (P1.62 billion) and became the country’s entry for the 2024 Oscars, is now streaming on Viu Philippines It is being distributed.
Concrete Utopia, South Korea's fourth highest-grossing film of 2023, is set in Seoul, where everything is in chaos except for the Hwanggung Apartment after a devastating earthquake.
As outsiders flock to Hwanggung Apartment to escape the cold, young couple Min-sung (Park Seo-joon) and Myung-hwa (Park Bo-young) must decide on the best course of action, while the mysterious Lee Byung… -Hun) appears to guide the community's destiny.
Quickly, the apartment is filled to capacity and the residents are forced to take harsh measures to survive.
Since its release last August, “Concrete Utopia” has captivated the hearts and imaginations of audiences around the world with its gripping story, suspenseful drama, and powerful performances.
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It was highly acclaimed at international film festivals such as Toronto, Sitges, Hawaii, Kolkata, and the Indian International Film Festival.
On home soil, the film won multiple awards, including six awards at the Grand Bell Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor for Byung-hun, and Best Supporting Actress for Kim Sun-young.
The Korean Film Council unanimously selected “Concrete Utopia” as Korea's official entry for the 2024 Oscar for Best International Feature Film, but it was not shortlisted.
The final nominees are Spain's Society of the Snow, Japan's Perfect Days, Italy's Io Capitano, Germany's The Teachers' Lounge, and the UK, which is considered the frontrunner. 's “The Zone of Interest.''
“Concrete Utopia” (original Korean and English subtitles, Tagalog dubbed version) is available for streaming exclusively to Viu Premium subscribers.
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