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Park Chan-wook Unveils No Other Choice Trailer Ahead of September Release

Adapted from Donald E. Westlake’s The Ax, the film follows a father’s ruthless response to job loss in a darkly comic thriller.

A poster for "No Other Choice" is seen in this image provided by CJ ENM. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
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A still from Park Chan-wook's new film, "No Other Choice," is shown in this photo provided by CJ ENM and Moho Film. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
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Overview

  • CJ ENM released the first official trailer and poster for No Other Choice on July 22, showcasing its black comedy thriller tone and ensemble cast.
  • The film is in late post-production and will debut in South Korean theaters in September 2025.
  • North American distribution rights were secured by Neon, while Mubi acquired the film for multiple international territories.
  • Lee Byung-hun stars as Man-su, a laid-off paper company worker who resorts to desperate tactics, with Son Ye-jin playing his supportive wife.
  • Park Chan-wook directs his 12th feature from a script co-written with Lee Kyoung-mi, Don McKellar and Jahye Lee, realizing a long-cherished adaptation of Westlake’s novel.