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Sunny

When transfer student Na-mi (Yoo Ho-jeong) gets teased for her provincial dialect, a group of feisty girls ― Chun-hwa (Jin Hee-kyeong), Jang-mi, Jin-heui, Geum-ok, Bok-heui, and Su-ji ― come to the rescue. They invite her to become a new member of their clan, called Sunny. Twenty-five years later, Nami decides to get the Sunny girls back together. Directed by Kang Hyeong-cheol. Rated 15 and over. Runs 124 minutes. In Korean.

Arrest King

Hwang (Park Joong-hoon), the head of Mapo’s special investigation team, has a knack for tracking down high-profile targets from neighboring districts and making sure they end up somewhere in his jurisdiction. The rivaling Seodaemun police recruits an elite officer, Jeong (Lee Sun-kyun). But when Jeong loses a couple of wanted criminals to Hwang right under his nose, he promises to get even. Directed by Im Chan-ik. Rated 15 and over. Runs 117 minutes. In Korean.

Source Code

In this action thriller, Colter Stevens (Jake Gyllenhaal), an American helicopter pilot, wakes up in the body of a stranger in a Chicago train. Eight minutes later the train explodes and Stevens finds himself in some kind of a pod. He then talks to Goodwin (Vera Farmiga), who tells him he must go back and find out who bombed the train. Directed by Duncan Jones. Rated 12 and over. Runs 93 minutes. In English with Korean subtitles.

Water for Elephants

Vet student Jacob (Robert Pattinson) abandons his studies after his parents’ sudden death and joins a traveling circus. There he falls in love with Marlena (Reese Witherspoon), the star of the circus and wife of the company head August (Christoph Waltz). Using his keen knowledge of animals, Jacob tries to start a new life. Directed by Francis Lawrence. Rated 15 and over. Runs 120 minutes. In English with Korean subtitles.

Listen to Your Heart

Singer-songwriter Danny (Kent Moran) falls in love with a wealthy girl, Ariana (Alexia Rasmussen), who unfortunately cannot listen to his work due to a hearing impairment. Nevertheless she becomes his muse and inspires him to write music. When Arian’s mother opposes her relationship with Danny, she begins to fight for her love. Directed by Matt Thompson. Rated 12 and over. Runs 100 minutes. In English with Korean subtitles.

Certified Copy

James Miller (William Shimell), a middle-aged British writer, travels to Tuscany to promote his latest book. There, he meets a French woman, Elle (Juliette Binoche), who is a fan of his work, and accompanies her to Lucignano. They pretend to be a couple in the village but what began as a game turns into something deeper. Directed by Abbas Kiarostami. Rated 15 and over. Runs 106 minutes. In French with Korean subtitles.

Movies on Cable TV


Woochi
9:00 p.m., Friday on OCN

This modern reinterpretation of the Jeon U-chi chronicles takes viewers back to the Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910), when Taoist wizards and evil goblins fought over a magic flute. Directed by Choi Dong-hoon. Starring Kang Dong-won.



Man of Vendetta
10:00 p.m., Saturday on OCN

Young-su, a faithful minister and a devoted father, loses his faith in God when his daughter is kidnapped. Eight years later, he learns his daught is alive and prepares to take revenge. Directed by Woo Min-ho. Starring Kim Myung-min..


Harmony
2:00 p.m., Sunday on OCN

Jeong-hye is imprisoned for killing her abusive husband. She gives birth to a baby boy behind bars but must give him up for adoption in accordance with the law. To spend more time with him, she stars a choir. Directed by Kang Dae-kyu. Starring Kim Yun-jin.



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