The highly anticipated thriller film, “The Childe,” recently revealed ten captivating stills on May 30. This upcoming movie follows the journey of Marco, a struggling boxer with a Korean father and a Filipino mother. Concerned for his sick mother, Marco travels to South Korea in search of his father, only to find himself pursued by dangerous and formidable forces.
The newly released stills revolve around Marco, played by Kang Tae Joo, the aspiring boxer who becomes the prime target for everyone. These images heighten the excitement for the film, showcasing its intense action and gripping storyline. Of particular interest is the first still, which features Gwi Gong Ya, played by Kim Seon Ho, as he meets Marco during a flight from the Philippines to Korea. Gwi Gong Ya greets Marco with a friendly smile, but soon chaos ensues as he becomes a mysterious figure who blurs the line between friend and foe, leaving viewers curious about their connection.
In another intriguing still, Gwi Gong Ya, portrayed by Kim Seon Ho, is depicted as a merciless man who effortlessly knocks out an individual in the middle of the road. These stills also offer a glimpse of Go Ah Ra as Yun Ju, a woman Marco encounters in the Philippines and coincidentally reunites with in Korea. Additionally, we catch a glimpse of Kim Kang Woo as Han Yi Sa, a second-generation chaebol.
Each still captivates viewers with suspense and mounting tension, from Marco’s desperate moments in dense forests, evading attacks, to Han Yi Sa preparing for an imminent showdown with his henchmen.
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“The Childe” promises to be an exhilarating chase thriller that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats with its gripping storyline and powerful action sequences. This captivating K-movie is set to hit cinema screens on June 21.