Closing (1)

 

-[“······what? mother?”]

-[“My mother told me to call you that.”]

Yoon Ja-ho became angry and grabbed Kang Woo-jin by the collar. Woojin smiled mysteriously.

-[“Your mother will be sad.”]

Ja-ho Yoon said that if you are a leech, live like one. Don’t even think about stepping into the same world. Don’t be confused. Soon, Kang Woo-jin’s face was captured on the large screen. He was looking at his reflection in the living room window on the first floor of a huge house.

Same as Yun Ja-ho. It’s the same space.

Woojin, reflected in the window, is smiling faintly. It’s growing little by little. Then the angle turned. It is not a reflection, but a print of the actual Kang Woo-jin. As he looked out the window, he saw Yun Ja-ho in front of him.

The smile that had spread was everywhere.

Expressionless. And lies. trust.

-[“We’re together, we are.”]

By this time, every single one of the 3,000 spectators who filled the ‘Lumière Theater’ had noticed.

That ‘Peak Ha-seong’ is suffering from Ripley Syndrome.

The word Ripley syndrome never appeared in ‘Leech’. But everyone recognized. Soon, most of the audience glanced at Kang Woo-jin in the front row. The gap between what was in the work and what I saw earlier was ridiculous.

Among them, the 10 official judges of the Cannes Film Festival could not take their eyes off Kang Woo-jin on the huge screen.

‘You can express your emotions freely with your eyes.’

‘The expression is amazing. That alone is enough to make people aware of Ripley Syndrome. Have you ever really suffered from it??

‘Woah, acting??’

‘You either have experience or you practiced like crazy. ‘If I had practiced that, I can’t even imagine how much time it would have taken.’

Compared to the beginning, Kang Woo-jin’s acting in ‘Leech’ shone from the beginning to the middle. The fact that Shim Shim-ho stood out has suddenly turned 180 degrees. This was evidenced by the fact that 3,000 audience members fell in love with ‘Park Ha-seong’ in ‘Leech’.

It wasn’t clear exactly when that started.

As I watched the movie, at some point, everyone was only looking at Kang Woo-jin. However, his acting did not feel like acting. Starting with Miley Kara, who is currently covering her mouth while looking at the huge screen.

‘I’m getting goosebumps. And I’m scared.’

Everyone in the audience.

While watching ‘Leech’, they shared a common, distinct thought.

This movie doesn’t feel like a movie.

By no means was I saying that the work was lacking in quality. Rather, the quality of ‘Leech’ was beyond imagination. However, among the actors leading the ‘Leech’, Kang Woo-jin’s acting was very realistic.

‘It’s almost like a documentary…’

‘Kang Woo-jin, your acting is so vivid. It’s a movie, right? Why does it feel like I’m watching a documentary?’

‘I feel like I’m observing a real person, and I can’t believe he can act as good as me.’

As a result, ‘Leech’ was outside the category of a movie. It’s at the level of broadcasting the story of an actual person named Park Ha-seong who joined a conglomerate and experienced Ripley syndrome.

It gets darker as time goes by.

The ‘Lumière Theater’ is filled with sticky, unpleasant hot air. One actor’s acting was disrupting the breathing of the 3,000 audience members.

It’s already mid to late.

By the time the audience held their breath and looked at the screen, Kang Woo-jin’s tension in ‘Leech’ was already completely different from the beginning. She was a completely different person. She had lies wrapped all over her body, but she was living the truth.

-[“Don’t laugh, before you stuff a cigarette in your mouth.”]

-[“brother.”]

-[“What the fuck! what? brother??!”]

It was full of sincerity. Kang Woo-jin was calm and gentle.

-[“Why are you so wary of me?”]

-[“Are you wary of people like you? It turned properly.”]

-[“Ah, is that so? I think I know.”]

And it was free-spirited. No one can be found in the play to stop him. Woojin’s face was displayed in a framed family photo on a large screen. The frame is filled with truth that has forgotten lies.

Director Danny Landis, who was seriously rubbing his chin, was inwardly impressed.

‘This cut is amazing even if I see it again.’

Directing is also directing, but the actor’s expressions that filled the screen were tongue-in-cheek.

‘The part that most clearly confirms that he has become a monster, even when faced with clear evidence of lies, he rationalizes himself with another lie. He expressed it with just his eyes and one line of dialogue. The real monster is that actor.’

The 10 judges, Kara, and the rest of the audience unconsciously let out exclamations around here. The ‘Leech’ team in the front row is also looking at the completed ‘Leech’ with an upright posture. The same goes for Kang Woo-jin, who has a solemn face.

However, he was internally reciting a completely different reaction from this solemn air.

‘My face is getting bigger.’

He was a little embarrassed to see his own huge face projected on a huge screen. However, no one could recognize Kang Woo-jin’s identity. There were many people who glanced at it, but Woojin’s concept was extremely solid.

Then, ‘Leech’ reached its conclusion.

Having become a monster, he had to kill the truth to remain a monster. The only person who could spread the lies of ‘Park Ha-seong’ was ‘Yoo Hyeon-ji’, his wife who trusted and cared for him the most.

-[“I’m confused, who I am.”]

However, ‘Yoo Hyun-ji’ was the truth and at the same time was a medium that made ‘Park Ha-seong’s’ lies become reality. It was as if he had slit his own throat.

-[“So I’m going to check it out.”]

‘Park Ha-seong’ broke away from reality. The place where he was found was on the sofa in the living room of the mansion. This scene was the only real thing for Park Ha-seong.

Soon, the angle moved away and Kang Woo-jin’s narration was heard throughout the theater again.

-[“At first it was envy. I wanted it. your world. But now I can’t find the real me. I think I forgot it on the way. It will be hard to find.”]

The huge screen is dark.

Within.

-♬♪

The ending credits started rolling along with strange movie music. The ‘leech’ of about 2 hours is over. At the same time, loud applause suddenly rang out throughout the theater.

-Clap clap clap clap!

As soon as the movie ended, 3,000 spectators stood up and applauded.

Standing ovation.

Everyone, including Hollywood giants director Danny Landis, Miley Cara, the 10 judges, Joseph and Megan, gave the ‘Leech’ team their highest praise not out of politeness but from the bottom of their hearts.

-Clap clap clap clap!

-Clap, clap, clap, clap!

Kang Woo-jin was a little surprised.

‘Wow – I’m surprised.’

Because this is my first time experiencing something like this. Even this was Cannes, France, and the people giving a standing ovation were thousands of foreigners who I had never seen before. Woojin was surprised when he saw that, but he was also thrilled without realizing it.

‘It’s geography.’

The magnificent ‘Lumière Theater’. Pours of applause. The ‘Leech’ team, including Woojin and director Ahn Ga-bok, suddenly stood up and greeted the audience, and about a hundred reporters in the audience took pictures of the ‘Leech’ team. Dozens or even hundreds of people filmed the situation with their cell phones.

I guess this kind of video is spreading on YouTube.

Whatever happened, the quiet ‘Lumière Theater’ was transformed into a scene of madness. I didn’t know the heat would cool down. Kang Woo-jin thought to himself that the current scene was strange. Because it was a completely different atmosphere from the Japanese films in the ‘competition section’ on the first day.

‘Was the movies like this on the first day?? Well, there was applause, but it wasn’t this loud, right?’

Woojin didn’t know Khan very well, but anyway, there was no standing ovation on the first day. Among the 3,000 audience members giving a standing ovation, Joseph asked his group of stunt team members and executives from Universal Movies.

“How was it?”

They had already witnessed the filming of the long takes of ‘Beneficial Evil’, and had also heard in advance that Kang Woo-jin would perform method acting. Therefore, expectations were very high. Of course, not a single person seemed disappointed.

“That was amazing, Joseph. As you said, ‘action’ acting was just an ability for Kang Woo-jin.”

“The main part is method acting that feels like it’s from a real person.”

“Honestly, the long takes of ‘Beneficial Evil’ have faded a bit now. “I guess that means his acting was outrageous.”

At this moment, to Kang Woo-jin on the seat right in front of the screen.

-Sigh.

A man with half-bald hair and round glasses approached. It was directed by Hollywood giant Danny Landis.

“It was a work that made me forget time for the first time in a long time.”

He shook hands with the calm Kang Woo-jin.

“And your performance was very impressive, enough to leave an afterimage.”

Director Gabok Ang opened his eyes wide. It’s a bonus that the audience around you, including the actors, are whispering.

“Hey, Director Danny compliments my acting.”

“You’re known to be quite strict in Hollywood, right?”

Because director Danny Landis was nowhere to be seen. On the other hand, Kang Woo-jin kept his stern face and muttered to himself. He wasn’t excited.

‘How come I’m not very popular with grandfathers??’

Afterwards.

After the screening of ‘Leech’, the ‘Lumière Theater’ was noisy for a while. The 3,000 spectators who watched did not leave right away and watched the ‘Leech’ team, including Kang Woo-jin, caught by reporters.

That’s roughly 30 minutes.

For 30 minutes, the ‘Leech’ team had to conduct numerous interviews and take photos. Of course, it was Kang Woo-jin who asked the most questions and took the most poses. They managed to escape, but the rush did not end.

“It was the best!”

“It was a truly memorable movie!”

People who are considered famous in each country. In other words, the audience rushed to the ‘Leech’ team. This time too, it was Kang Woo-jin who received the most attention.

Popularity exploded.

Acting-related, sign language-related, French-related, etc. A tremendous question was asked to Woojin, but Kang Woojin kept his composure and answered appropriately. It was thanks to the quality of the concept. Meanwhile, Director Danny, Kara, Joseph and Megan also briefly exchanged greetings with the ‘Leech’ team.

The theater was so crowded that it was no time to have a long conversation.

Lastly, there were 10 official judges from the Cannes Film Festival. However, because they were judges, they could not provide detailed evaluations or ask in-depth questions. A simple greeting is all.

Even as the judges left the theater.

“hmm-”

“······”

His face was deep in worry. It was natural that many things had to be decided the day before the awards ceremony, and the ‘leeches’ they just saw were enough to cause them concern.

One way or another, about an hour passed.

It wasn’t until 10 p.m. that Kang Woo-jin returned to the hotel room.

“Oh, he’s dead.”

He throws himself on the bed without even taking off his suit. Of course, Choi Seong-gun, whom I met before entering the room, asked several questions. Because he also heard the rumor. Kang Woo-jin spoke French at a local level. Well, it wasn’t a big problem though.

Because Choi Seong-geon was already planning to accept everything.

Soon, Kang Woo-jin let out a long sigh. It felt like something had passed by without me even having the mind to use the subspace. Woojin buried his face in the bed and recalled the events that happened a few hours ago. He experienced it firsthand, but it didn’t seem real.

“It’s so crazy with 3,000 people, it’s going to be even more crazy during the awards ceremony.”

I’m talking about the closing and awards ceremony. It was natural that tens of thousands of people would flock. Whatever it is, this is the end of ‘Leech’s’ official schedule. Now, Kang Woo-jin is generally free, except for minor interviews and schedules until the closing and awards ceremony, which are only a few days away.

At this point, Kang Woo-jin remembered Director Danny’s face. No, exactly what he said last time.

‘Let’s meet soon and talk in detail.’

Woojin tilted his head.

“what?”

Two days later, the 4th. korea.

In Cannes, France, the fifth day of the festival was already in full swing. Of course, things related to Kang Woo-jin were progressing steadily in Korea as well. For example, ‘beneficial evil’. Producer Song Man-woo and Netflix Korea’s general director Kim So-hyang gathered at DM Productions.

It started with general director Kim So-hyang.

“PD, it’s confirmed. “Pushing up the launch schedule for ‘Beneficial Evil.’”

“Can we proceed without noise?”

“Of course, there is no problem in pushing the schedule forward, whether it is this year or early next year. However, it is necessary to set the launch date in advance and plan ahead.”

“That’s natural.”

Kim So-hyang then smiled at producer Song Man-woo.

“Episodes 1 to 6, please focus on Part 1. “For now, the sooner the launch is possible, the better.”

Meanwhile, numerous issues were popping up in the domestic media. Among them, an article that has been seen a lot since this morning stands out.

『[Cannes Film Festival] Closing and Awards Ceremony can be seen on October 10th at 7pm in Cannes and at 3am in Korea… Confirmed to be broadcast live on YouTube!』

Cannes’ closing and awards ceremony will be broadcast live.