Question 1

Why was 'No Other Choice' selected as South Korea's official submission for the 98th Academy Awards?

Accepted Answer

It was selected as South Korea's official submission for the Best International Feature Film category at the 98th Academy Awards in 2026.

Question 2

What hidden reference appears in the costume dance sequence of 'No Other Choice'?

Accepted Answer

A male dancer wears an American football jersey labeled 'Boucher' with the number 9, referencing Bobby Boucher from The Waterboy (1998).

Question 3

How did Park Chan-wook's adaptation of 'The Ax' evolve from its original concept?

Accepted Answer

Originally planned as an English-language production, it was later re-set in Korea, with development involving Costa-Gavras and Don McKellar.

Question 4

Which major film festivals featured 'No Other Choice' in 2025?

Accepted Answer

It was featured at festivals including Toronto International Film Festival, Venice Film Festival, New York Film Festival, and Chicago International Film Festival in 2025.

Question 5

What drives the protagonist's descent into violence in 'No Other Choice'?

Accepted Answer

After being laid off and humiliated by a ruthless job market, a veteran paper mill manager turns to violence in a desperate bid to reclaim his dignity.

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