My Name is Loh Kiwan
Promotional poster
Hangul
로기완
Revised RomanizationRogiwan
McCune–ReischauerRokiwan
Directed byKim Hee-jin
Screenplay byKim Hee-jin
Based onI Met Loh Ki-wan
by Cho Hae-jin
Produced byJang Eun-young
Starring
CinematographyLim Won-gun
Production
companies
  • Yong Film
  • HighZium Studio
Distributed byNetflix
Release date
  • March 1, 2024 (2024-03-01) (South Korea)
Running time
133 minutes[1]
CountrySouth Korea
LanguageKorean

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.

Synopsis

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

Main

Supporting

People around Kiwan

People around Marie

Production

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

The film was released exclusively on Netflix on March 1, 2024.[8]

Accolades

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award Year Category Nominee / work Result Ref.
Baeksang Arts Awards 2024 Best Supporting Actress Lee Sang-hee Pending [9]

References

  1. ^ "My Name Is Loh Kiwan Cast, News, Videos and more". Tudum by Netflix. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ Cho, Yong-jun (February 8, 2023). "Cast members announced for Netflix film 'My Name is Loh Kiwan'". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ 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. Archived from the original on April 8, 2024. Retrieved April 9, 2024 – via Naver.

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