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Ricki and the Flash

Meryl Streep delights both fans and critics with her return to the screen in "Ricki and the Flash" as the eponymous Ricki, an aging rock star who has ceaselessly pursued her passion for music and the stage at the expense of her family – ex-husband Pete (Kevin Kline) and three children. When turmoil strikes her daughter (Mamie Gummer) in the form of a broken heart, Ricki returns to fix the chaos and repair the tattered relationships she left in the wake of her abrupt departure many years ago. Directed by Jonathan Demme.

The Belier Family

Critically lauded upon its release in France and touted as the feel-good family film of 2015, "The Belier Family" is, at its heart, all about the Bélier clan, comprised of an idiosyncratic married couple Rodolphe and Gigi Belier (Francois Damiens and Karin Viard) and their children, Quentin (Luca Gelberg) and Paula (LouaneEmera). As her parents and younger brother are deaf, Paula acts as the family's tireless interpreter on a daily basis, especially in the running of their farm. Unbeknownst to anyone, Paula is also a gifted singer, and when a music teacher (Éric Elmosnino) chances upon her talent, Paula has opportunity to move to Paris and pursue her dreams, a decision that would necessitate her separation from her family. Directed by ÉricLartigau.

The Beauty Inside

Based on the 2012 American social film of the same name, "The Beauty Inside" is a cinematic revelation, both for its ingenious storyline and stellar cast. "The Beauty Inside" tells the story of Woo-jin (portrayed by 21 different actors of varying ages, genders, and nationalities), an otherwise ordinary person who breaks every law of nature by inexplicably waking up in a different body every morning. His life is further complicated when he falls in love with Yi-soo (Han Hyo-joo). The complex premise aside, "The Beauty Inside" explores and attempts to offer a fresh perspective on the simple, age-old topic of inner versus outer beauty. Directed by Baek Jong-yeol.

Ant-Man

A new super hero movie featuring another character from the Marvel Universe, “Ant-Man,” was released on Sep. 3. Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) wants to be the best father he can be to his daughter, but in reality, he is a thief. One day Hank Pym (Michael Douglas), who developed Pym particles which enable people to easily change their body size, asked Lang to be ‘Ant-Man.’ This movie depicts the struggle of ‘Ant-Man’ to deter those who try to abuse the Pym particles. Directed by Peyton Reed.

The Throne

“The Throne” depicts the family tragedy of a father who had to kill his son, the story about King Yeongjo and Prince Sado from the Joseon Kingdom. It gained public attention even when the script was initially circulated. Song Gang-ho portrays King Yeongjo, and Yoo A-in, who shot to stardom after the recently released movie “Veteran,” plays Prince Sado. “The Throne” focuses on faithfully depicting the historical truth, rather than adding fictional set-ups. Throughout its 125 minute running time, it portrays the deep sorrow of King Yeongjo and Prince Sado. Directed by Lee Joon-ik.

Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials

“Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials” is a sequel to the 2014 “Maze Runner.” The main characters, who thought they had escaped from Glade and the Wicked, try to run away from the dangerous city Scorch. It expands in many ways by introducing new characters and includes powerful action scenes. Recently the actors, including Korean-American Hollywood actor Lee Ki-hong visited Korea for the movie premiere. Directed by Wes Ball.