
The film "No Choice" won seven awards at the 46th Blue Dragon Film Awards. The movie depicts the story of Mansoo (Lee Byung-hun), a company employee who was satisfied with his life but suddenly gets fired and then jumps into the reemployment battle to protect his family and home. Praised for its tension and relaxation in the storyline and the synergy of the actors' performances, "No Choice" received the Best Film Award, Best Director Award, Best Actress Award, Best Supporting Actor Award, Popular Star Award, Music Award, and Technical Award, earning a total of seven honors.
Starting with an invitation to the competition section of the Venice International Film Festival, "No Choice" swept major overseas film festivals such as Toronto, London, and New York. By winning the Best Film Award at this year's Blue Dragon Film Awards, it once again proved its artistic value and influence. Baek Ji-sun, CEO of Moho Film, said, "It took Director Park Chan-wook 20 years to make this film. We are grateful to many stakeholders who supported us despite the difficult investment situation."
Director Park Chan-wook won his fourth Best Director Award following "Joint Security Area (JSA)," "Oldboy," and "Decision to Leave." Son Ye-jin won her second Blue Dragon Film Award for Best Actress and the Popular Star Award simultaneously for her role as Miri, a character who grows stronger in times of crisis. Lee Sung-min received the Best Supporting Actor Award for his three-dimensional portrayal of Beom-mo, an industry veteran desperate for reemployment. Music director Jo Young-wook won the Music Award, and costume director Jo Sang-kyung won the Technical Award, enhancing the film's completeness.
"No Choice" recorded seven wins at this year's Blue Dragon Film Awards, establishing itself as the hottest topic of 2025. The film, which is gaining attention at major international film festivals, continues its upward trajectory by being nominated for the Gotham Awards' International Feature Film, Adapted Screenplay, and Leading Role categories. Director Park Chan-wook's new work "No Choice" is currently screening nationwide.
The protagonist Mansoo experiences conflict and anguish as he prepares for reemployment after being fired while feeling a sense of stability in life, striving to protect his family and home. Lee Byung-hun delivers deep emotions to the audience through the Mansoo character, effectively conveying the film's theme.
Son Ye-jin showcased a new acting transformation through the character Miri, winning her second Blue Dragon Film Award for Best Actress and the Popular Star Award. She said, "I first received the Blue Dragon Best Actress Award at 27, and now I am receiving it again after turning forty," adding, "Becoming a mother has changed the way I see the world." She also expressed gratitude to Director Park Chan-wook for creating the character Miri so well.
Lee Sung-min won the Best Supporting Actor Award for his profound portrayal of Beom-mo. He said, "Thanks to Director Park Chan-wook for giving me the wonderful character Beom-mo, I was able to receive this award," and expressed hope that the film would achieve good results overseas as well.
Music director Jo Young-wook won the Music Award by presenting a wide range of music that increased the intensity of the drama. Costume director Jo Sang-kyung won the Technical Award for costume designs that maximized the characters' personalities. Their contributions played an important role in enhancing the completeness of "No Choice."
"No Choice" continues its passionate journey by being nominated in three categories—International Feature Film, Adapted Screenplay, and Leading Role—at the Gotham Awards, known as the precursor to the Academy Awards. The film has received positive responses from both audiences and critics, contributing to raising the status of Korean cinema.
Based on its achievements so far, the film "No Choice" is expected to continue receiving much attention. Audiences can experience a profound story and outstanding performances through this work. With Director Park Chan-wook's unique direction and the actors' excellent performances combined, "No Choice" has established itself as a new milestone in Korean cinema.



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