Park Hoon-jung's Night in Paradise Screens at Venice Film Festival

Park Hoon-jung's film Night in Paradise premiered out of competition at the 77th Venice International Film Festival. The South Korean writer-director presents a gangster narrative that blends genres, following antihero Tae-gu as he navigates betrayal, family tragedy, and a bloody quest for vengeance. The story subverts expectations with sudden deaths and moral ambiguities, drawing comparisons to Brian De Palma's Carlito's Way. The film explores themes of honor, solitude, and emotional connection amidst violence.