"The Pact"

(South Korea)

Opened June 2

Drama/Thriller

Directed by Kim Nam-Kyun

An investigative journalist uncovers the dark influence of a mysterious woman (Kim Gyu-ri) who uses occult practices to control South Korea's political elite.

"Hi-Five"

(South Korea)

Opened May 30

Action/Comedy

Directed by Kang Hyung-cheol

Five individuals (Lee Jae-in, Ahn Jae-hong, Ra Mi-ran, Kim Hee-won, Yoo Ah-in) develop superpowers after receiving organ transplants from a psychic donor. Now, they must defend themselves against a cult leader (Park Jin-young) who wants to steal their abilities.

"Big Deal"

(South Korea)

Opened May 30

Drama

Directed by Choi Yoon-jin

During the 1997 financial crisis, a soju company's CFO (Yoo Hae-jin) clashes with an investment banker (Lee Je-hoon) over the future of Korea's favorite spirit in a high-stakes corporate battle.

"Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning"

(US)

Opened May 17

Action/Thriller

Directed by Christopher McQuarrie

In this final installment of the long-running franchise, Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) faces his ultimate mission to stop artificial intelligence from triggering a global nuclear war.


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