‘Face’ Global Release in 157 Countries Set to Begin, Anticipating Global Success

With the praise of being the ‘Return of the Primordial Universe’, the film 〈Face​〉 has been pre-sold to 157 countries worldwide and is gearing up for its overseas release, drawing attention as overseas media continues to provide glowing reviews. 〈Face〉 tells the story of ‘Lim Young-kyu’, a craftsman in the field of engraving who cannot see, and his son ‘Lim Dong-hwan’, who unravels the mystery of his mother’s death buried for 40 years. After its release on September 26 (Friday) in North America and Taiwan, the film 〈Face〉 is set to continue its global journey with a sequential release in 157 countries where it has been pre-sold. Following its domestic success, global box office success is anticipated for 〈Face〉, which has been generating buzz since its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, receiving continuous acclaim overseas.

In a feature article covering the highlights of the 2025 Venice and Toronto International Film Festivals, TIM Grierson of ‘Screendaily’ praised, “The new film by director Yeon Sang-ho is a delicate mystery where an adult son uncovers the truth about his mother’s death, which disappeared decades ago.” Additionally, “Director Yeon Sang-ho takes a completely different path in 〈Face〉. He proves that a great story can unfold without extravagant devices. Park Jung-min has received acclaim for portraying both the son ‘Lim Dong-hwan’ and the young version of his father ‘Lim Young-kyu’. The film directly depicts the mother’s cruel life, showcasing a tragic power rarely seen in Korean cinema as well as in world cinema.” (Fort Worth Weekly_Kristian Lin), “The film starts with an intriguing mystery but soon unfolds in a despairing direction, leaving a shocking aftertaste. It delivers a powerful emotional impact without any twists. 〈Face〉 refers to all those who tormented and turned away from her, not her appearance. As the film progresses, their sins are revealed, leading to a horrific conclusion.” (Movieweb_Jonathan Fuge) Praise continues to pour in from abroad as well as domestically. With its sequential release set to begin in 157 countries worldwide starting from North America and Taiwan, the film 〈Face〉 is currently being screened in theaters nationwide.