The Childe
Theatrical release poster
Hangul
Hanja
貴公子
Literal meaningScion
Revised RomanizationGwigongja
McCune–ReischauerKwikongcha
Directed byPark Hoon-jung
Written byPark Hoon-jung
Produced byKim Woo-taek
Starring
Cinematography
  • Shin Tae-ho
  • Kim Hong-mok[1]
  • Lee Teo
Edited byJang Lae-won
Music byMowg[1]
Production
companies
Sageumwol Film (Goldmoon Film)[2]
Studio&NEW[2]
Distributed byNext Entertainment World
Release date
  • June 21, 2023 (2023-06-21)
Running time
118 minutes
CountrySouth Korea
LanguageKorean
Box officeUS$5.9 million[3][4]

The Childe (Korean: 귀공자; Hanja: 貴公子; MR: Gwigongja; lit. Nobleman) is a 2023 South Korean neo-noir action thriller film directed by Park Hoon-jung, starring Kim Seon-ho and Kang Tae-joo in his film debut and also Kim Kang-woo, and Go Ara.[5] It was released theatrically on June 21, 2023.[6][7]

Synopsis

Marco resides in the Philippines, caring for his sick mother, while also participating in fights within illegal stadiums in the country. With a complex heritage as the offspring of a Korean father and a Filipino mother, Marco has tirelessly sought his estranged father's whereabouts. His sole motivation is to secure funds for his mother's crucial surgery, yet his relentless pursuit has yielded no results. Following a harrowing encounter with a gang that ultimately lands him in the hospital, a lawyer suddenly emerges, claiming to represent his long-lost father. Seizing the opportunity, they hastily embark on a journey to South Korea that very night. However, during the flight, Marco finds himself in an unsettling encounter with a mysterious individual who possesses an uncanny knowledge beyond what initially meets the eye.[8][9][10]

Upon Marco's arrival in South Korea, he is immediately ambushed by an unnamed assassin known only as "Nobleman," the very same individual he had an unsettling encounter with on the plane. He soon discovers that he is being relentlessly pursued by a dangerous group of individuals. Alongside the Nobleman, Marco finds himself a target of Han Yi-sa, a wealthy heir with intentions of claiming his father's vast fortune, and Yoon-ju, a mysterious woman with whom Marco unexpectedly reunites in South Korea. Caught in a whirlwind of unpredictability and madness, Marco becomes entangled in a web of uncertainty. Amidst this chaotic scenario, he is compelled to confront a shocking truth that will shatter everything he once believed about his past and present.[10][11]

Cast

Production

The first script reading was held on December 3, 2021[18] and filming began on December 10, 2021.[5] The film's shooting location were in Jangseong, Gokseong, Jeju Island, and overseas.[19][20] Kim Seon-ho departed for Thailand on March 31, 2022, for the shooting of the film.[21][1]

Release

Originally titled Sad Tropic (Korean: 슬픈 열대; RR: Seulpeun Yeoldae) on November 30, 2022, the movie distributor Next Entertainment World announced the new title as The Childe and shared that the featured film was planned to be released in 2023.[22] On 16 May 2023 it was reported that the film will be released theatrically on June 21, 2023, in South Korea and Taiwan,[23][24] as well as in Philippines on July 5[25] and Thailand on July 27.[26][27] On 17 May 2023 Screendaily reported that The Childe was sold to several international distributors including Well Go USA (North America), MovieCloud (Taiwan), Sahamongkolfilm International (Thailand), Laon Company+ (the Philippines), Encore Inflight, and Clover Films (Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, East Timor, Hong Kong and Macau).[27] It was released in India in August 4.[28]

In North America, The Childe was released on June 30, 2023.[29] The film also took part in several film festivals. The Childe was screened on Friday July 14 at 9:30 p.m. in 2023 Dallas Asian Film Festival.[30] It also had its Quebec premiere on Wednesday, August 2 at 27th Fantasia International Film Festival.[31] The Childe is set to be featured in Asian Pop-Up Cinema (APUC) as part of its upcoming Season 17 lineup, taking place in Chicago from September 8 to October 7, 2023. The film will be showcased as a special encore presentation during the South Korea Cinema Showcase on Friday, October 6, at 9:15 p.m. The screening is scheduled to be held at AMC Newcity 14 in Chicago.[32] Eckerd College also will be screening The Childe as part of The International Cinema Series on Friday, September 29, 2023, 7 p.m. in the Dan and Mary Miller Auditorium, Florida.[33]

In Europe, the film has also been selected for various film festivals. On August 9, distributor Next Entertainment World announced that The Childe has been invited to the Òrbita section of 56th Sitges Film Festival. Held annually in Sitges, Spain, the event is one of the three biggest fantastic film festivals globally, along with the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival and the Fantasporto held in Portugal.[34][35]

Additionally, on August 21, it was announced that The Childe has been chosen as opening film of L'Étrange Festival - XXIXème édition in Paris, France. It had its European premiere on September 5 at 19:00 GMT+2.[36] The film is one of the 12 entries participating in the International Competition for the New Genre Grand Prize. The winning film will be acquired by the network for future broadcasting. Furthermore, all 12 films are eligible for the Audience Award, which will be determined through voting.[37]

Moreover, The Childe is part of Asian films that will be screened at the 17th Lisbon International Horror Film Festival which takes place from September 5 to 11, 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal.[38][39][40]

Additionally, The Childe will be screened at the Canary Islands Ciudad de La Laguna Calavera Island Fantastic Film Festival, which will take place from November 10 to 19, 2023.[41]

Reception

On the review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 92% Based on reviews from 13 critics as well as 94% based on reviews from audiences.[42]

Peter Marsh of the South China Morning Post gave The Childe three out of five rating, said that, "K-drama heartthrob Kim Seon-ho steals the show... injecting his well-groomed assassin with a refreshing dose of self-effacing irreverence... Like a shotgun-toting episode of Succession, The Childe escalates into a greed-fuelled bloodbath."[43] Cary Darling of Houston Chronicle stated that, "This twisty thriller...is what might happen if Quentin Tarantino, with a bit of an assist from John Woo, Park Chan-wook's Old Boy and the spirit of Alfred Hitchcock, had directed an episode of Succession."[44]

Newsen reported audience reviews, with some stating, "Exciting chase action, unpredictable story, and a feast of attractive characters." The film The Childe is receiving enthusiastic acclaim, with actual audience members expressing their thoughts such as, "2 hours without a dull moment" and another viewer mentioning, "Director Park Hoon-jung's action, a touch of black comedy, and a new frontier in noir." It is worth noting that The Childe is the only film among the top 10 box office hits that is not accessible to young audiences (R-Rated). Despite this restriction, the film has maintained high rankings in both box office revenue and reservation rates, creating expectations for a successful box office run.[45]

On July 11, 2023, CBI Pictures announced that "The Childe" had become the second-highest-grossing South Korean film in Indonesia.[46] As of August 25, 2023, the film has continued to hold its place among the Top Ten Korean Commercial Films of 2023, according to the Kobiz Database.[47]

Accolades

Awards and nominations

Awards and nominations of The Childe
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
Blue Dragon Film Awards 2023 Best New Actor Kim Seon-ho Nominated [48]
Kang Tae-joo Nominated
Buil Film Awards 2023 Best New Actor Kim Seon-ho Won [49][50]
Popular Star Award Nominated
Kim Kang-woo Nominated
Kang Tae-joo Nominated
Go Ara Nominated
7th Canary Islands Fantastic Film Festival[lower-alpha 1] 2023 Best feature film in the Official Section to Competition The Childe Nominated [51]
Festival Film Bandung 2023 Best Imported Film
 Top 10 [52][53]
Best Imported Action-Comedy Film[lower-alpha 2] Won
Grand Bell Awards 2023 Best New Actor Kim Seon-ho Won [54]
43rd Golden Cinema Film Festival 2023 Best Film The Childe Nominated [55]
Best New Actor Kang Tae-joo Won [56]
Sitges Film Festival 2023 Best feature film in the Òrbita section The Childe Nominated [57]

Listicles

End of year top lists
Publisher Year Listicle Placement Ref.
Asian Movie Pulse 2023 The 20 Best Korean Movies of 2023 11th [58]
GQ India 10 enthralling Korean thriller movies on Amazon Prime Video
that will blow your mind		 Top 10 [59]

Notes

  1. ↑ Ciudad de La Laguna, Isla Calavera
  2. ↑ Sub-category of Best Imported Film

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