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[Box Office] Latest movie releases

By Rumy Doo

Published : Oct. 7, 2016 - 14:51

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The Net
(Korea)
Opened Oct. 6
Drama. Directed by Kim Ki-duk

Humble North Korean fisherman Nam Chul-woo (Ryoo Seung-beom) accidentally crosses the maritime border into South Korean waters when his fishing boat is caught in strong tides. 


Bacchus Lady
(Korea)
Opened Oct. 6
Drama. Directed by E J-Yong

Elderly sex worker So-young (Youn Yuh-jung), who frequents parks to pick up old men seeking her services, begins getting requests for a different type of service from her aging clientele. 


Asura: The City of Madness
(Korea)
Opened Sept. 28
Crime, noir. Directed by Kim Sung-su

In desperate need of money, corrupt cop Han Do-kyung (Jung Woo-sung) agrees to cover up the illegal dealings of avaricious mayor Park Sung-bae (Hwang Jung-min), consorting with low-lives and sinking deeper into the criminal world.


Bridget Jones’ Baby
(US)
Opened Sept. 28
Romantic comedy. Directed by Sharon Maguire

The clumsy, lovable Bridget Jones (Renee Zellweger) has returned, now over 40 and single once again. Bridget resolves to focus on her career as news producer when two men appear: the love of her life Mr. Darcy (Colin Firth) and the dashing American, Jack (Patrick Dempsey).


The Magnificent Seven
(US)
Opened Sept. 14
Western, action. Directed by Antoine Fuqua


A motley crew of stealthy gangsters led by Sam Chisolm (Denzel Washington) attempts to defend the helpless town of Rose Creek when ruthless industrialist Bartholomew Bogue (Peter Sarsgaard) seizes control of it.