Mid-Life Female Friendship Explored in ’19 39′ From Korea’s More In Group
Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefSouth Korean indie studio More In Group is using Hong Kong FilMart to launch its new feature film project “19 39.”Director Park Jae-ho is setting a quick turnaround for the comedy-drama movie which has not yet been filmed, but which he plans to release in summer this year.The story, written by Kim Min-Jung transports five 39-year-old women back to their childhoods, to experience high school and first love. Their happy memories contrast with present day reality as women on the cusp of middle age.