“The Mayor” Theatrical Poster
Well Go USA is set to release The Mayor (aka Special Citizen), a South Korean political thriller directed by Park In-je (Moby Dick), and starring Choi Min-Sik (The Admiral, Lucy). The film hits theaters on April 28th, 2017.
In the world of politics, everyone’s hands get dirty, and it’s no different for the beloved two-time Mayor of Seoul, Byeon Jong-gu (Choi Min-sik). Seeking a third term that will set him up for a run at the presidency, Byeon will stop at nothing to keep his darkest secrets hidden from his adoring public. Wiretapping, corruption, murder… everything is on the table and no one is safe in this hard-charging thriller whose twists will keep you guessing long after the credits roll.
The Mayor also stars Kwak Do-Won (The Wailing, The Shameless), Shim Eun-Kyung (Train to Busan), Moon So-Ri (The Handmaiden) and Ra Mi-Ran (The Tiger: An Old Hunter’s Tale).
Updates: Watch the New North American Trailer below:
Man, the guys over at Well Go USA seem to be acquiring the rights to Korean movies these days before even domestic audiences know about them. As a US based distributor it’s unusual to see a label that’s so on the ball, so I hope that their releases are supported and find their market.