Decision to Leave

Decision to Leave (Korean: 헤어질 결심; Hanja: 헤어질 決心; RR: Heeojil gyeolsim; lit. Decision to Break Up) is an upcoming South Korean mystery film directed by Park Chan-wook, starring Tang Wei and Park Hae-il.[1] In April 2022, the film was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival.[2]

Decision to Leave
Promotional poster
Hangul헤어질 결심
Hanja헤어질 決心
Directed byPark Chan-wook
Written byPark Chan-wook
Jeong Seo-kyeong
StarringTang Wei
Park Hae-il
Production
company
Moho Film
Distributed byCJ Entertainment
Release dates
  • May 2022 (2022-05) (Cannes)
  • June 2022 (2022-06) (South Korea)
CountrySouth Korea
LanguageKorean

Plot

A detective falls for a mysterious widow after she becomes the prime suspect in his latest murder investigation.

Cast

Production

The film is produced by Moho Film, and is financed and distributed by CJ Entertainment. It began principal photography in October 2020.[3][4]

In an October 2021 interview, Park stated the film is deep into post-production, but with an uncertain release date.[5]

Release

Decision to Leave is selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival to be held from 17 to 28 May 2022.[6] Subsequently it will be released theatrically in South Korea in June 2022.[7] In April 2022, streaming service MUBI acquired the rights to release the film in North America, the United Kingdom and Ireland, India and Turkey.[8]

References
  1. Frater, Patrick (13 October 2020). "Park Chan-wook Set to Start Shooting Next Movie 'Decision to Leave'". Variety. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  2. "David Cronenberg, Park Chan-wook, Kelly Reichardt Set for Cannes Competition". Hollywood Reporter. April 14, 2022. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
  3. Grater, Tom (14 October 2020). "CJ Boards Sales On 'The Handmaiden' Director Park Chan-Wook's Next Movie 'Decision to Leave' – Update". Deadline. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  4. "Park Chan-wook's new film to start shooting in October". www.koreaherald.com. 13 October 2020. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  5. Souw, Rebecca (12 October 2021). "Park Chan-wook Talks 'Sympathizer,' 'Decision to Leave' and Virtual Production Technology". Variety. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
  6. Tartaglione, Nancy (14 April 2022). "Cannes Film Festival: Michel Hazanavicius' 'Z (Comme Z)' To Open; James Gray, David Cronenberg, Cristian Mungiu, Kelly Reichardt In Competition – Full List". Deadline. Retrieved 14 April 2022.
  7. Reporter Lee Hye-mi (April 14, 2022). "박찬욱X탕웨이 신작 '헤어질 결심', 6월 개봉 확정→칸 영화제 경쟁 부문 초청[공식]" [Park Chan-wook X Tang Wei's new work 'Decision to break up', confirmed for release in June → Invitation to competition section at Cannes Film Festival [Official]]. TV Report (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
  8. Wiseman, Andreas (April 28, 2022). "Park Chan-Wook's Anticipated Cannes Competition Thriller 'Decision To Leave' Sells To Mubi For North America, UK, India & Turkey In Company's Biggest Film Deal To Date". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 28, 2022.


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