Amazon Bullseye (Korean: 아마존 활명수) is a 2024 South Korean comedy film directed by Kim Chang-ju, starring Ryu Seung-ryong, Jin Seon-kyu, Yeom Hye-ran, and Go Kyung-pyo. The film was released theatrically on October 30, 2024.[2]
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| Hangul | 아마존 활명수 |
| Revised Romanization | Amajon hwalmyeongsu |
| Directed by | Kim Chang-ju |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Hong Jae-sik |
| Edited by | Kim Chang-ju |
| Music by | Kim Tae-seong Jeong Sang-woo |
Production companies | Rod Pictures CJ Entertainment |
| Distributed by | Barunson E&A |
Release date |
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Running time | 113 minutes |
| Country | South Korea |
| Language | Korean |
| Box office | US$917,976[1] |
Plot
editFormer national archery team medalist Jin-bong, now a top candidate for corporate downsizing, is given one last chance to prove himself by his company. His journey takes him deep into the Amazon, where he narrowly escapes death and encounters three warriors, Sika, Iva, and Walbu, each possessing divine archery skills. Seeing a glimmer of hope, Jin-bong enlists the warriors along with a quirky mixed-race interpreter named Bbang-sik, and they all head back to Korea. Jin-bong's future now rests in the hands of this trio.
Cast
edit- Ryu Seung-ryong as Cho Jin-bong[3][4]
- Jin Seon-kyu as Bbang-sik[4]
- Yeom Hye-ran as Cha Soo-hyun
- Jeon Seok-ho as Manager Park
- Lee Soon-won as Jeong-hwan
- Go Kyung-pyo as Director Choi
- Igor Pedroso as Sika
- Luan Brum as Iva
- J.B. Oliveira as Walbu
- Jo Woo-jin as Boss
Production
editFilming
editPrincipal photography started in July 2023 and concluded in November 2023, with parts of the film shot on location in the Amazon Rainforest.[5]
Reception
editBox office
editAs of October 31, 2024[update], Amazon Bullseye has grossed $623,384 with a running total of 106,846 tickets sold.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b "KOFIC, KOBIS (Korean Box Office Information System) The Box office: Korean films of 2024". KOFIC. Archived from the original on July 8, 2024. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
- ^ Park Ji-yoon (September 11, 2024). "류승룡·진선규 '아마존 활명수', 10월 30일 개봉 확정" [Ryu Seung-ryong and Jin Seon-gyu's 'Amazon Hwalmyeongsu' to be released on October 30th] (in Korean). The Fact. Retrieved September 14, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Kim, Kyung-hee (October 26, 2024). "류승룡 "'극한직업2'+'무빙2'도 빨리 만들어지길 기대하는 중" [인터뷰M]" [Ryu Seung-ryong: "I'm looking forward to 'Extreme Job 2' and 'Moving 2' being made quickly" [Interview M]]. MBC (in Korean). Retrieved October 31, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ a b Jeong, Ji-eun (August 5, 2024). "양궁으로 통했다...류승룡·진선규 주연 '아마존 활명수' 포스터 공개" [Archery led the way... 'Amazon Hwalmyeongsu' poster starring Ryu Seung-ryong and Jin Seon-gyu revealed]. Seoul Economic Daily (in Korean). Retrieved October 31, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Yoo, Su-yeon (October 22, 2024). "'아마존 활명수' 류승룡 "실제 아마존 갔다...이동만 40시간" [Oh!쎈 현장]" ['Amazon Life Water' Ryu Seung-ryong "I actually went to the Amazon... 40 hours just to get there" [Oh! Strong scene]]. The Korea Daily (in Korean). Retrieved October 31, 2024.