<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><br></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">The Korean film NO OTHER CHOICE, directed by Park Chan-wook, received widespread acclaim after its premiere at the 2025 Venice Film Festival. The film combines mystery, suspense, and touches of dark comedy that audiences are accustomed to seeing in Park's works.<br> Get the latest <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/celebrity-ads">celebrity ads</a> directly on the Special app, where we show you everything new from international stars. <br></p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:780/780;" alt="" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/210dd521-d129-483d-a5de-9d23c2464c39.webp" ></figure><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><span style="font-size:١٫٠٠em;"> </span><br> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">South Korea bets on 'No Other Choice' at the Oscars</span></h2><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The Korean Film Committee has selected the film to represent South Korea in the 2026 Oscars race for Best International Feature. This decision follows the film's success at the international festival, where critics praised its captivating visuals and bold sense of humor.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">NO OTHER CHOICE Trailer</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The production company released the first 51-second teaser trailer, further heightening the mystery. Despite its short duration, the trailer reveals an exciting atmosphere and horrific murders, promising a gripping story and strong performances from the cast.</p><figure class="image"><img alt=""></figure><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">NO OTHER CHOICE worldwide release date</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The film is scheduled to open in South Korea on September 24, 2025, before expanding to international theaters on separate dates:<br></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> USA: October 9, 2025 (New York Film Festival).</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Canada: Toronto Festival from September 4 to 14, 2025.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Hong Kong: October 16, 2025.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Russia: December 4, 2025.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Germany: February 5, 2026.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> France: February 11, 2026.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Extended global release: Christmas Day, December 25, 2025, then January 2026.<br><br></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">NO OTHER CHOICE movie story</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="font-size:١٫٠٠em;">The film revolves around Man-soo, a man who lost his job after 25 years of work. As time passes, he becomes determined to find a new job at any cost, even if it means eliminating his competitors.</span><br> <span style="font-size:١٫٠٠em;">Enjoy interesting and useful content with</span> an exclusive <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/podcast-and-voice-recording"><span style="font-size:١٫٠٠em;">podcast</span></a> <span style="font-size:١٫٠٠em;">that provides you with everything you need to know in just a few minutes via the Special app.</span><br><br> <span style="font-size:١٫٠٠em;">The story is inspired by the novel "The Axe" by Donald Westlake, which was previously adapted into a film in 2005 by director Costa-Gavras, to whom the filmmakers dedicate this new version.</span></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);font-size:١٫٠٠em;">NO OTHER CHOICE movie cast</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="font-size:١٫٠٠em;">The work includes a group of the most prominent Korean stars:</span><br></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="font-size:١٫٠٠em;">Son Ye-jin</span></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="font-size:١٫٠٠em;">Park Hee-sun</span></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="font-size:١٫٠٠em;">Lee Sung Min</span></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="font-size:١٫٠٠em;">The day she ran</span></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="font-size:١٫٠٠em;">Cha Sung Won</span></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="font-size:١٫٠٠em;">Yoo Yeon-seok</span></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="font-size:١٫٠٠em;">Jung Yoo Yeon</span></p>