My Name Is Loh Kiwan
My Name Is Loh Kiwan (Korean: 로기완) is a 2024 South Korean drama film written and directed by Kim Hee-jin and starring Song Joong-ki and Choi Sung-eun. Based on the 2019 novel I Met Loh Kiwan by author Cho Hae-jin which tells the story of a North Korean defector who travels alone to Belgium for refuge.[2] It was released on Netflix in selected regions on March 1, 2024.
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| Hangul | 로기완 |
| Revised Romanization | Rogiwan |
| McCune–Reischauer | Rokiwan |
| Directed by | Kim Hee-jin |
| Screenplay by | Kim Hee-jin |
| Based on | I Met Loh Ki-wan by Cho Hae-jin |
| Produced by | Jang Eun-young |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Lim Won-gun |
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| Distributed by | Netflix |
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Running time | 133 minutes[1] |
| Country | South Korea |
| Language | Korean |
Synopsis edit
Kiwan (Song Joong-ki), a North Korean defector who escapes to China with his mother only to be separated from her by the harsh Chinese authorities. Forced to flee again, Kiwan finds himself in Brussels, a completely foreign land with a biting winter. There, he faces homelessness and the struggle to survive. But Kiwan is driven by his mother's dying wish to find a safe haven where he can live freely. A glimmer of hope appears when he meets Marie (Choi Sung-eun), former Belgian athlete who has also fallen on hard times. Together, they confront their individual hardships and forge a bond as they fight for a better future.[3]
Cast edit
Main edit
- Song Joong-ki as Loh Kiwan, a North Korean defector[3]
- Choi Sung-eun as Marie Lee, a former shooting athlete[3]
Supporting edit
People around Kiwan edit
- Kim Sung-ryung as Ok-hee, Kiwan's mother.[4]
- Seo Hyun-woo as Ri Eun-cheol, Loh Kiwan's maternal uncle.[3]
- Lee Sang-hee as Seon-ju, a Korean-Chinese immigrant whom Ki-wan meets at a Belgian factory.[3]
People around Marie edit
- Jo Han-chul as Lee Youn-sung, Marie's father.[3]
- Lee Il-hwa as Jeong-ju, Marie's mother.[4]
- Waël Sersoub as Cyril, a bar owner in Belgium.[5]
Production edit
On February 8, 2023, Netflix confirmed production of the film with the casting of Song Joong-ki, Choi Sung-eun, Jo Han-chul, Kim Sung-ryung, Lee Il-hwa, Lee Sang-hee, and Seo Hyun-woo.[6]
On February 24, 2023, Song Joong-ki posted a photo that showed the start of filming in Hungary.[7]
Release edit
The film was released exclusively on Netflix on March 1, 2024.[8]
Accolades edit
| Award | Year | Category | Nominee / work | Result | Ref. |
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| Baeksang Arts Awards | 2024 | Best Supporting Actress | Lee Sang-hee | Pending | [9] |
References edit
- ^ "My Name Is Loh Kiwan Cast, News, Videos and more". Tudum by Netflix. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
- ^ Kim, Da-sol (February 7, 2023). "Song Joong-ki to play North Korean defector in Netflix film 'My Name is Loh Kiwan'". The Korea Herald. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f "My Name Is Loh Kiwan: Release Date, Story, and Cast of the Song Joong-ki Film - Netflix Tudum". Netflix. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
- ^ a b Kim, Na-yeon (February 7, 2023). '재혼' 송중기, 탈북자 변신..'로기완' 캐스팅 라인업 공개 [공식] ['Remarriage' Song Joong-ki transforms into a North Korean defector..'Loh Kiwan' casting lineup revealed [Official]] (in Korean). Star News. Retrieved February 7, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ Lee, Se-bin (February 12, 2024). 조한철·김성령→이일화...빈틈없다 '로기완' [Jo Han-chul, Kim Sung-ryung→Lee Il-hwa...seamless 'Loh Kiwan'] (in Korean). Ilgan Sports. Retrieved February 12, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Cho, Yong-jun (February 8, 2023). "Cast members announced for Netflix film 'My Name is Loh Kiwan'". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
- ^ Kang, Min-kyung (February 24, 2023). '예비 아빠' 송중기, ♥케이티와 함께 헝가리 가더니...'로기완' 촬영 시작 ['Expectant dad' Song Joong-ki went to Hungary with ♥Katy...and start filming 'My Name is Loh Kiwan']. Ten Asia (in Korean). Retrieved February 1, 2024.
- ^ Oh, Bo-ram (February 1, 2024). 송중기 탈북자 연기한 영화 '로기완' 3월 1일 넷플릭스 공개 [Song Joong-ki's North Korean Defector Plays in the Movie 'Ro Ki Wan' Premieres on Netflix on March 1]. Yonhap News Agency (in Korean). Retrieved February 1, 2024.
- ^ Hwang, So-young (April 8, 2024). 60회 맞은 '백상예술대상' TV·영화·연극 후보 공개 [60th 'Baeksang Arts Awards' TV, Film and Theater Candidates Revealed] (in Korean). JTBC News. from the original on April 8, 2024. Retrieved April 9, 2024 – via Naver.
External links edit
- My Name Is Loh Kiwan on Netflix
- My Name Is Loh Kiwan at the Korean Movie Database
- My Name Is Loh Kiwan at IMDb
- My Name Is Loh Kiwan at HanCinema