"The Pirates" Teaser Poster
South Korean filmmaker Lee Suk-Hoon is known for directing lighthearted comedies such as Two Faces of My Girlfriend and Dancing Queen, but for his 4th upcoming feature, he’s officially entering action-adventure territory in the upcoming flick, The Pirates.
The movie is set in the Joseon Dynasty period and tells the story of rival pirates who have the common goal of capturing a gray whale that has swallowed a precious royal stamp.
The Pirates stars Kim Nam-Gil (Public Enemy Returns), Son Ye-Jin (The Tower), Sulli (Punch Lady), Lee Kyoung-Young (A Company Man), Yu Hae-Jin (The Unjust) and Oh Dal-Su (Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance).
The Pirates releases domestically this summer. According to Film Combat Syndicate, the movie struck gold at Cannes, selling up to 15 countries including North America. With that said, we can expect a U.S. release in the future from Well Go USA. Until then, be sure to catch the trailer.
BREAKING NEWS: Watch the new trailer! – Thanks to Film Combat Syndicate!
