New Korean Movie Night: Love In The Big City(대도시의 사랑법)
Presented by Korean Cultural Center New York
Thursday, April 3rd, 2025, 7:30 PM
Thursday, April 17th, 2025, 7:30 PM
Korean Cultural Center New York
(122 E 32nd Street, New York, NY 10016)
Tickets: Free (RSVP Required)
* RSVP and seating are first come, first served.
* Limited same-day standby tickets are available.
* For an additional question, please contact film@koreanculture.org
[Related Event] A Conversation with Sang Young Park, Author of Love in the Big City
- Saturday, April 12, 2025, 5:00 PM
- Korean Cultural Center New York
The Korean Cultural Center New York proudly presents New Korean Movie Night, a regular screening series showcasing a diverse range of Korean and Korean American films, including short films, documentaries, and independent productions. This initiative is dedicated to supporting emerging filmmakers while enhancing accessibility and appreciation for Korean cinema in New York City.
As part of this ongoing series, this screening showcases a dynamic range of exploring emotions, friendships, love, identity, relationships, and personal growth. Among them is Love In The Big City (대도시의 사랑법), a powerful South Korean romance-drama directed by E.oni. Released in 2024, the film dives into themes of vulnerability, acceptance, and human connection, reflecting the raw, emotional landscape of modern love and personal struggle.
Through New Korean Movie Night, the Korean Cultural Center New York aims to further engage local audiences with Korean cinema by offering a variety of programs. The initiative also seeks to provide a platform for more Korean filmmakers to expand their presence in New York.
For any inquiries, please contact the Korean Cultural Center New York at film@koreanculture.org.
◆ Program
Love in the Big City (2024)
Director: E.oni
Cast: Kim Go-eun, Steve Sanghyun Noh
Runtime: 118 min
Synopsis
Characterized by her sharp tongue and daring attitude, Jae-hee is always at the center of gossip and hateful rumors. Meanwhile, Heung-soo is set on keeping his gay identity a secret for life. One day, in the back alley of a hotel, Jae-hee discovers Heung-soo’s secret by chance.
◆ About Director
Biography
Director E.oni has proven her versatility across various genres, starting with the emotional romance <...ing>, to <Missing>, a mystery that follows the search for a missing nanny and a child, and the comedic detective story <The Accidental Detective 2: In Action>. She returns to the big screen with <Love in the Big City>, an engaging story full of unique charm and chemistry about two young adults with opposing views on love, living together.
Filmography
<A Shop for Killers>(2024) Development
<The Killer’s Shopping List>(2022) Director
<The Accidental Detective 2: In Action>(2018) Director, Adaptation
<Missing>(2016) Director, Adaptation
<Love Exposure>(2007) Director
<...ing>(2003) Director
Awards
2018 The 19th Women in Film of the Year Awards, Best Director <The Accidental Detective 2: In Action>
2017 The 37th Korean Association of Film Critics Awards, Korean Association of Film 10 selections, <Missing>