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Well Go USA acquires North American rights to Yeon Sang-ho's 'Paradise Lost'
The mystery-thriller from the 'Train to Busan' director is set to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.
The short version
- Well Go USA Entertainment has acquired the North American rights to director Yeon Sang-ho's upcoming mystery-thriller 'Paradise Lost.'
- The film stars Kim Hyun-joo and Bae Hyeon-seong and follows a mother dealing with her son's disappearance and unexpected return.
- The movie will have its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 13, 2026, with a U.S. release planned afterward.
Key facts
- Well Go USA Entertainment secured the North American rights to the film 'Paradise Lost' ahead of its festival premiere.[Variety]
- The film is directed by Yeon Sang-ho, who previously directed 'Train to Busan' and 'Hellbound.'[Variety]
- 'Paradise Lost' is scheduled to have its world premiere on September 13 at Toronto's Royal Alexandra Theatre during the Toronto International Film Festival.[Variety]
- The movie stars Kim Hyun-joo and Bae Hyeon-seong, centering on a mother whose son disappears with a bus full of children and returns years later.[Variety]
- Well Go USA plans to release the film in the United States after its festival screening.[Variety]
What remains uncertain
- The exact theatrical or streaming release date for the United States has not yet been announced.[Variety]