"Unbowed" Korean Theatrical Poster
The Chosun Ilbo reports that the low-budget Korean film Unbowed is causing a box office sensation. According to the Korean Film Council, film attracted a total accumulated number of 1.4 million viewers, surpassing the 1-million mark just eight days since its release.
Unbowed is inspired by the true story of Kim Myung-ho (played by Ahn Seong-Gi), a professor who failed to get tenure by his university after he questioned the validity of a math question in its entrance exam in 1995. After years of litigation against the university, Kim lost and shot a crossbow at the judge who handled his case. Check out the trailer.
Update: If you’re in the Los Angeles area, you can see The Unbowed at CGV cinemas starting February 17th. Korean distributor CJ&EM is working to get the film released in other U.S. cities. Thanks to the Asian Media Wiki.
