Lee Yoomi’s Sapphic Film ‘No Heaven, But Love’ Set for October Release

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2024-09-10
10:20

The highly anticipated Korean sapphic movie ‘No Heaven, But Love’ is hitting local screens this October!

Directed by Han Jay and released in 2023, this South Korean film is set against the tumultuous backdrop of 1999, during what is referred to as “The Age of Apocalypse,” a period rife with violence and societal unrest.

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The story centers around the emotional and romantic bond between Joo-young, a taekwondo student, and Ye-ji, a girl from a juvenile detention center. Their relationship delves into themes of love, friendship, and the struggles of being in a same-sex relationship in a society that might not fully accept them. The late-90s Korean setting enhances the tension, illustrating how their connection becomes both a refuge and a source of conflict in an intolerant world.

Lee Yoo-mi portrays Ye-ji, a character hardened by her experiences yet softened by her growing affection for Joo-young. Yoo-mi’s performance builds on her previous indie roles, like ‘Young Adult Matters’, and her rising fame from ‘Squid Game’. Park Soo-yeon plays Joo-young, a taekwondo athlete battling bullying and personal challenges, which her relationship with Ye-ji helps her face.

OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS: The year is 1999, a time of widespread anxiety as doomsday predictions circulate across the globe. Joo-young, who is preparing for the national Taekwondo championship, and Ye-ji, a former student of a juvenile detention center school, are brought together through a youth socialization program called the “Family Project.” Like ivy vines growing intertwined, the two girls begin to rely on one another. In this era of uncertainty and impending doom, they make a promise for the future and whisper words of love. What is love, and how is it proven?

The film will premiere in South Korean theaters on October 16, 2024, following its debut at the Seoul Independent Film Festival (SIFF). Stay tuned for more updates!

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