The film 'Assassins' has been officially invited to the Gala Presentations section of the 51st Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), with director Heo Jin-ho and cast members Yoo Hae-jin, Park Hae-il, and Lee Min-ho confirming their attendance.
Previous films that have been featured in TIFF's Gala Presentations include 'Can't Help It' (2025), 'Harbin' (2024), 'Ordinary Family' (2024), 'Concrete Utopia' (2023), 'Smuggling' (2023), and 'Hunt' (2022), all of which received acclaim from both audiences and critics.
Director Heo Jin-ho and the cast will participate in the world premiere, engaging with global audiences for the first time. 'Assassins' is set to debut on the international film festival stage ahead of its official release during the Chuseok holiday, heightening anticipation for this well-crafted film.
Meanwhile, 'Assassins' explores the mystery and background of the assassination attempt on the First Lady of South Korea on August 15, 1974, drawing inspiration from real events while adding cinematic imagination. With Heo Jin-ho's direction and the ensemble cast of Yoo Hae-jin, Park Hae-il, and Lee Min-ho, the film is expected to be a highlight in theaters this Chuseok.
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