THE VILLAINESS

Title : The Villainess

Hangul : 악녀

Hanja  : 惡女

Revised Romanization : Aknyeo

Languange : Korean

Release Date : May 21, 2017 (Cannes)

June 8, 2017 (South Korea)

Directed By : Jung Byung-gil

Distributed By : Next Entertainment World

The Villainess is a 2017 South Korean action thriller film directed by Jung Byung-gil, starring Kim Ok-bin. The film had its world premiere at the 70th Cannes Film Festival in May 2017.

Plot

The story of a ruthless female assassin named Sook-hee (Kim Ok-bin), who from an early age has been taught to kill. She becomes a sleeper agent for South Korea's intelligence agency, who promises her freedom after 10 years of service; however, two men from her past make an unexpected appearance in her life, bringing out dark secrets from her past.

Release

The Villainess was released in South Korean cinemas on June 8, 2017.

According to the distributor Next Entertainment the film was sold prior to the local release to 115 countries including North America, South America, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Australia, Taiwan and the Philippines. Later it was sold to additional territories such as Japan, China, Singapore, India increasing to a total of 136 countries worldwide.

Status : Coming Soon