Spackman Entertainment Group Limited (the "Group"), one of Korea's leading entertainment production groups founded in 2011 by global media & technology investor Charles Spackman, wishes to announce that the Group's upcoming action feature film, A MAN OF REASON, produced by the Group's wholly‐owned indirect subsidiary, Studio Take Co., Ltd. ("Studio Take"), is set to be released theatrically in Korea on August 15, 2023.
Studio Take's A MAN OF REASON has already attracted global attention, premiering at the 42nd Hawaii International Film Festival in the US, with invitations to the 47th Toronto International Film Festival ("TIFF") in Canada and the 55th Sitges Film Festival in Spain. A MAN OF REASON was notably selected as the Special Presentation of the 2022 Official Selection at TIFF, one of the world's four major international film festivals. The production was praised for its impressive cinematography and compelling performances of its actors.
The film features the story of Soo-hyeok (played by Jung Woo-sung), a man struggling to live a normal life after spending ten years in prison on behalf of his gang boss. The narrative unfolds as Soo-hyeok discovers he is a father and attempts to sever ties with his former gang, only to have the boss hire a notorious killer to take his daughter hostage. He decides to seek revenge, setting the stage for an intense, action-filled drama.
Co-starring in the movie are Park Sung-woong of FOR THE EMPEROR (2014) and Kim Nam-gil of LOVERS VANISHED (2010), both films previously produced by the Group. The movie is distributed by Acemaker Movie Works. North American distribution rights have been acquired by the independent film and television studio, Epic Pictures Group, known for distributing genre films in the US and Canada.
A MAN OF REASON further adds to Studio Take's record of exceptional filmmaking, following in the footsteps of their previous works, including the musical film THE BOX (2021), featuring EXO's Chanyeol, and the art film STONE SKIPPING (2020), which earned an invitation to the 23rd Busan International Film Festival.
Moreover, Studio Take's next promising project, THE GUEST, is currently in post-production and scheduled for release later this year. With a history of standout releases and compelling forthcoming projects, the Group is confident in Studio Take's ongoing commitment to delivering a steady stream of top-tier cinema.