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Where Is Jung Seung-phil?
This comedy ― that closed the 3rd Chungmuro International Film Festival in Seoul ― is about a financial whiz-kid (Lee Beom-soo) who goes missing just days before his wedding. The media blows the case into a larger-than-life abduction, in which a most improbable group of people become entangled. 15 and over. 100 minutes. No English subtitles available.
CGV Gangbyeon (1544-1122) near exit 1 of Gang-byeon Station on subway line 2
Lotte Cinema Konkuk Univ. (1644-8855) near exit 5 of Konkuk University Station on subway lines 2 and 7
Megabox Coex (1544-0600) inside Coex Mall near exits 5 and 6 of Samseong Station on subway line 2
Artreon Sinchon (1644-2208) near exit 4 of Sinchon Station on subway line 2
A Good Rain Knows
In this latest romance by Hur Jin-ho, Dong-ha (Jung Woo-sung) goes on a business trip to Cheng-du, China, where he runs into his college sweetheart May (Gao Yuan-yuan). The chance encounter is similar to what their favorite poet Du Fu said, ``a good rain that knows when to come.'' Will Dong-ha and May give first love a second chance? 15 and over. 100 minutes. No English subtitles available.
Cinecity (02-540-2500) near exit 3 of Apgujeong Station on subway line 3
Cinus G Gangnam (02-530-8400) near exit 5 of Gangnam Station on subway line 2
CGV Gonghang (1544-1122) near exit 2 of Gimpo Int'l Airport Station on subway line 5
Primus Sillim (1544-5522) near exit 7 of Sillim Station on subway line 2
Hello My Love
Ho-jeong (Jo An) is shocked and heartbroken when her boyfriend of 10 years suddenly comes out of the closet and decides to leave her for a man. An unconventional romantic comedy unfolds as Ho-jeong tries to win him back from a rival she never imagined having. All ages admitted. 95 minutes. No English subtitles available.
CGV Yongsan (1544-1122) connected to Yongsan Station on subway line 1
CGV Gunja (1544-1122) near exit 7 of Gunja Station on subway line 5 and 7
Art House Momo (02- 363-5333) near exit 3 of Ewha Womans Univ. Station on subway line 2
Funny Games
Ann (Naomi Watts) and her family settle into their vacation home, which happens to be the next stop for a pair of young, articulate serial killers. The duo set out to kill the entire family in 12 hours, and the victims begin succumbing both physically and mentally to their deady game. 18 and over. 107 minutes.
Joongang Cinema (02-776-8866) towards the direction to Uljiro 1-ga in the subway
SpongeHouse Gwanghwamun (02-2285-2095) near exit 6 of Kwanghwamun Station on subway line 3
Let the Blue River Run
Suk-I and Cheol-I are two diligent 17-year-olds living in Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture, China. Despite their promise to lead non-materialistic lives, Cheol-I spends the hard-earned money his mother sent him from Korea to buy a motorcycle and cell phone. While Suk-I struggles to convince Cheol-I to go back to their old ways, Cheol-I's mother is involved in an accident. All ages admitted. 85 minutes. No English subtitles available.
Closer to Heaven
Actor Kim Myung-min shed 20 kilograms to play a Lou Gehrig's disease patient. Jong-wu (Kim) is terminally ill but does not give up hope, as he continues studying to become a lawyer and even marries his childhood friend Ji-su (Ha Ji-won). But as his disease progresses, Ji-su refuses to keep her promise to leave him and stays by his side. 12 and over. 121 minutes. English subtitles available at Cinus Myeongdong, Cinus G Gangnam and CGV Yongsan.
Cinus Myeongdong (1544-0070) near exits 7 and 8 of Myeongdong Station on subway line 4
Movies on Cable TV
The Brothers Bloom
Channel CGV 10:00 a.m., Saturday Morning
The Bloom brothers have been making a lucrative living by swindling millionaires. Bloom decides to quit but experiences an unexpected situation when he takes on his last mission. Directed by Rian Johnson. Starring Adrien Brody and Mark Ruffalo.
National Treasure
OCN 5:20 p.m., Friday Afternoon
Ben Gates (Nicolas Cage), a treasure hunter, embarks on a search for mythical ancient treasures while also being chased by his ex-employer and enemy. Directed by Jon Turteltaub. Starring Nicolas Cage, Diane Kruger, and Justin Bartha.
The Invasion
OCN 10:00 p.m., Sunday Night
A psychiatrist in Washington D.C. discovers an alien substance that ``snatches'' human bodies and souls, and tries to escape from the city where no one can be trusted. Directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel and James McTeigue. Starring Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig.