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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

With the return of Lord Voldemort, Hogwarts is no longer safe because of the Death Eaters in both the Muggle and wizarding worlds. Harry starts private lessons with Professor Dumbledore, learning dark secrets of Voldemort's past, hoping that these secrets can be used to find a way to defeat him. Professor Dumbledore needs Harry to help him uncover a vital key to unlocking Voldemort's defenses ― critical information known only to Hogwarts' former Potions Professor, Horace Slughorn. 153 minutes. All ages admitted.

Megabox Coex (1544-0600) inside Coex Mall near exits 5 and 6 of Samseong Station on subway line 2

Cinus G Gangnam (02-530-8400) near exit 5 of Gangnam Station on subway line 2

CGV Sangam 10 (1544-1122) near exit 2 of World Cup Stadium Station on subway line 6

Chaw

Il-man (Jang Hang-sun), a retired hunter who lost his beloved granddaughter to a horrific event, claims that a wild beast was responsible for the act. He starts to hunt it down with Su-ryeon (Jung Yu-mi), a biologist, detective Shin (Park Hyeok-gwon), celebrity hunter Baek (Yoon Jae-moon) and police officer Kim (Uhm Tae-woong). 120 minutes. 12 and over. No English subtitles available.

CGV Gangbyeon (1544-1122) near exit 1 of Gang-byeon Station on subway line 2

Doraemon : Nobita and the Green Giant Legend

The beloved Japanese cartoon hero Doraemon visits the big screen, and he is back with his pocket full of futuristic gadgets, tools and medicines. The 2008 film is based on the 26th volume ``Forest Is Living'' of the original comic series. Fourth grader Nobita finds a small sapling, but his mom won't allow him to plant it in the backyard. Using Doraemon's special tool, they enable the tree to grow and move around freely, and a new adventure awaits them. 107 minutes. All ages admitted. Dubbed in Korean.

Megabox Coex (1544-0600) inside Coex Mall near exits 5 and 6 of Samseong.

Lotte Cinema Konkuk Univ. (1644-8855) near exit 5 of Konkuk University Station on subway lines 2 and 7.

Daehan Cinema (02-3393-3500) near exit 1 of Chungmuro Station on subway line 3 and 4.

My Father

The father of Ki-su (Jo Moon-gook), who only cares about farming, is enraged when his son applies for admission to middle school. One day, students including Ki-su get a chance to perform a play at the school. Watching the play, Ki-su's father (Jeon Moo-song) changes his mind and decides to sell a cow to pay his school expenses. 100 minutes. 12 and over. No English subtitles available.

CGV Apgujeong (1544-1122) near exit 3 of Apgujeong Station on subway line 3

CGV Gangdong (1544-1122) near exit 2 of Gangdong-gu Office Station on subway line 8

CGV Prime Sindorim (1544-1122) near exit 2 of Sindorim Station on subway line 1 and 2

MMC Dongdaemun (1577-1015) near exit 14 of Dongdaemun Stadium Station on subway line 2,4 and 5

4th Migrant Worker Film Festival

The Migrant Worker Film Festival presents 22 films from 14 countries that deal with the migrant experience not only in Korea but in other countries. Under the slogan ``We Love Jjambbong,'' the festival celebrates multiculturalism, like the mixed seafood dish that is neither Korean nor Chinese. The critically acclaimed Mexican film ``Sleep Dealer,'' featured at the Sundance International Film Festival, will open the festival. Visit www.mwff.org for more information. Films offer both English and Korean subtitles.

Joongang Cinema (02-776-8866) towards the direction to Uljiro 1-ga in the subway

Happy Flight

Directed by Yaguchi Shinobu (``Water Boys," ``Swing Girls"), this light-hearted film takes place on a flight from Japan to Hawaii. On board the plane, some problems crop up. Co-pilot Kazuhiro Suzuki (Tanabe Seiichi) has crashed the flight simulator, while a pretty cabin attendant (Ayase Haruka) tries to cope with her first international flight. Will the plane land safely in Honolulu? In Japanese with Korean subtitles. 102 minutes.

CGV Guro (1544-1122) connected to Guro Station on subway line 1

Sri Lanka Cinema: Dharmasena Pathiraja Special

Seoul Art Cinema is featuring a Dharmasena Pathiraja Special on the Sri Lankan film director and screenwriter until July 19. It will also present a lecture on the Jeonju International Film Festival programmer Yoo Woon-sung at 3:00 p.m. on July 18. Tickets cost 6,000 won.

Seoul Art Cinema (02-741-9782) near Jongno Sam-ga Station on subway line 1, 3 and 5

Movies on Cable TV

Music And Lyrics

OCN 8:50 a.m., Friday Morning

After encountering a sensitive writer Sophie, former star singer Alex writes a new hit song, discovering that love could be around the corner. Directed by Marc Lawrence. Starring Hugh Grant, Scott Potter and Drew Barrymore.

A Better Tomorrow

OCN 6:00 p.m., Saturday Night

Jaho tries to escape from Hong Kong's underworld of crime because of his brother. His best friend Soma tries to help him, but a new gangster boss does not let them go without a bloody price. Directed by John Woo. Starring Chow Yun-fat, Ti Lung, and Leslie Cheung.

The Bourne Supremacy

Super Action 12:10 p.m., Sunday Afternoon

Former secret agent Jason Bourne now wants to live a peaceful life with Marie. But someone frames him for a robbery of CIA money and tries to kill him. Sequel to ``The Bourne Identity.'' Directed by Paul Greengrass. Starring Matt Damon, Franka Potente and Brian Cox.