Do you want to be one of the first in the Philippines to watch Concrete Utopia? You are in luck because Columbia Pictures will be showing sneak previews of it in select cinemas on September 11-12, one week before the film is officially released on September 20.
A film by Um Tae-hwa, Concrete Utopia draws inspiration from Part 2 of the popular webtoon “Joyful Outcast” (Pleasant Neighbors). The star-studded cast includes renowned Korean actors such as Lee Byung-hun, Park Seo-jun, Park Bo-young, Park Ji-hu, Kim Do-yoon, and Kim Sun-young.
This disaster thriller unfolds in the wake of a catastrophic earthquake, focusing on the survivors who take shelter at Hwang Gung Apartments, the solitary structure left standing amidst the ruins of Seoul’s earthquake-stricken landscape.
Concrete Utopia Philippine sneak previews
Here are all the theaters that will be showing sneak previews in the Philippines. Make sure you head to the nearest one in your local area on September 11-12.
Metro Manila
North Luzon
South Luzon
Visayas and Mindanao
Concrete Utopia has already garnered a lot of critical praise from fans and critics alike. Most of the reviews praise the film for its intense depiction of human selfishness amidst an unpredictable disaster. It’s a film that should definitely be experienced through a big screen.
It was also chosen by the Korean Film Council (KOFIC) to represent South Korea in the selection for Best International Feature Film at the 2024 Academy Awards. On September 9, Concrete Utopia will premier in North America with a gala presentation at the 48th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
Make sure to use #ConcreteUtopiaMoviePH when posting on social media about your experience with the film. Do not miss your chance to see what is shaping up to be another massive hit for Korean cinema!