It Stunned at the Festival — Korea’s First-Ever Film on This Rare Topic Hits Theaters in April

For the first time in Korean cinema, a film is spotlighting the sport of clay shooting — but the story is anything but conventional.

Titled ''LOST'' (Korean title: ''Paran''), the emotional mystery drama is set to premiere on April 9, starring Lee Soo-hyuk and Ha Yoon-kyung. The film dives into the intertwined fates of two individuals — the son of a perpetrator and the daughter of a victim — as they live under the shadow of their parents’ crimes and unexpectedly embark on a journey that makes them want to live again.

Lee Soo-hyuk plays Tae-hwa, a national clay shooting athlete who lives with a haunting truth: he survived by receiving a lung transplant from his criminal father. Ha Yoon-kyung portrays Mi-ji, a woman struggling to navigate life after losing her father in a tragic accident. Their chance encounter sets off a tense emotional collision that slowly morphs into something more intimate and revealing.

In the trailer, Mi-ji’s line — “What kind of person are you? Can I trust you?” — captures the film’s chilling tone. ''LOST'' makes history as the first Korean movie to use clay shooting as a central narrative device.

To prepare for their roles, both Lee and Ha underwent real shooting training. The film is directed and written by Kang Dong-in, who gained recognition for his short film Good Time. With ''LOST'', he delicately unpacks complex emotional layers around guilt and morality through a refined, introspective lens.

The film was previously invited to the Korean Cinema section of the 24th Jeonju International Film Festival, where it was praised for its sensitive portrayal of the guilt, emotional burden, and fractured relationships endured by those around a criminal. Its psychologically rich and ethically charged narrative structure drew strong interest — even becoming the festival’s most-watched screening.

''LOST'' poses a provocative question: What if you received an organ from a criminal?

At its core, the film explores how inherited guilt and the long shadow of past crimes — reminiscent of collective punishment — weigh on individuals. It examines the human desire to break free from that burden and choose life on their own terms.

Mi-ji, played by Ha Yoon-kyung, is the daughter of a victim who has lost her will to live — until Tae-hwa, the son of the perpetrator, enters her world. Their relationship is fraught with tension, as Mi-ji wrestles with grief and resentment, and Tae-hwa reveals wounds of his own.

The newly released stills and trailer capture this emotional push and pull — wary glances layered with curiosity, subtle gestures hinting at vulnerability, and a growing, unspoken connection between the two leads. The film’s visuals, sound design, and pacing all serve to heighten the characters’ inner turmoil and transformation.

Viewers who saw the trailer have already expressed their excitement, leaving comments like “Can’t wait to see this,” “Bring on April already,” “The story feels so rich and raw,” “That voice though… gave me chills,” “This vibe is crazy good,” “Korean films are on fire right now,” and “Such a strong cast — I’m in.”

Blurring the lines between past and present, guilt and innocence, life and death, ''LOST'' opens in Korean theaters on April 9.

Meanwhile, Lee Soo-hyuk is currently appearing in the Music Variety Show 'Good Day', starring G-Dragon in the lead role.