Question 1

What real-life crime inspired the movie Hope?

Accepted Answer

The film is based on the 2008 'Na-young Case' where an 8-year-old girl was kidnapped, raped, and beaten by a 57-year-old drunk man, who received a 12-year prison sentence.

Question 2

Why did director Lee Joon-ik return from retirement to make Hope?

Accepted Answer

After retiring briefly due to his previous film's poor performance, Lee returned wanting to 'make a happy movie that begins with a tragedy' where 'hope blooms at the edge of unhappiness.'

Question 3

Which actress initially declined her role in Hope before being convinced by a friend?

Accepted Answer

Uhm Ji-won initially declined the role of So-won's mother, thinking she wasn't ready, but accepted after a friend sent her the script and she felt compelled to tell the story.

Question 4

What unusual method did actor Sul Kyung-gu use to stay in character during filming?

Accepted Answer

Sul Kyung-gu stayed in character as So-won's father by wearing his character's clothes throughout the entire filming period.

Question 5

Which international film festivals featured Hope?

Accepted Answer

Hope was featured at the Chicago International Film Festival, Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, and São Paulo International Film Festival in 2015.

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