Guillermo del Toro Praises Korean Film 'The Face' for Its Poetic Mastery

The Korean film 'The Face' continues its impressive box office run, attracting over 1.06 million viewers. Acclaimed director Guillermo del Toro has praised the film, adding to its growing acclaim.

'The Face' tells the story of Lim Dong-hwan, who investigates the mysterious death of his mother, whose remains were found 40 years later, while dealing with his blind father, a master engraver. Del Toro's praise for the film has caught the attention of many.

Guillermo del Toro, known for films like 'Pan's Labyrinth', 'Hellboy', 'Pacific Rim', and 'The Shape of Water', is celebrated for his imaginative storytelling and unique visual style. After watching 'The Face', he commented, "'The Face' is a family drama and mystery film, yet it reaches the pinnacle of cinematic excellence. While 'Train to Busan' exploded with spectacular energy, 'The Face' achieves perfection with its intricate poetic sensitivity."

Del Toro's admiration for 'The Face' echoes his previous praise for Yeon Sang-ho's 'Train to Busan' in 2016, highlighting his appreciation for the director's work.

Despite being a low-budget film with a production cost of just 200 million won, 'The Face' broke even within three days of its release and surpassed one million viewers in just 25 days. The lead actor Park Jung-min's decision to forgo his fee also garnered attention.

'The Face' is currently showing in theaters nationwide.

Reported by Kim Ji-won, TenAsia bella@tenasia.co.kr