Juror 8 Explained

Juror 8
Native Name:
Hangul:배심원들
Rr:Baesimwondeul
Director:Hong Seung-wan
Producer:Kim Mu-ryeong
Screenplay:Hong Seung-wan
Editing:Kim Chang-ju
Studio:Banzakbanzak Film Production
Distributor:CGV Arthouse
Runtime:114 minutes
Country:South Korea
Language:Korean
Gross:[1]

Juror 8 is a 2019 South Korean legal drama film, based on the 1957 American film 12 Angry Men. It was released on May 15, 2019.[2] [3] [4]

Plot

The story takes place in 2008 during South Korea's first jury trial. Eight ordinary citizens from different backgrounds are summoned to be jurors of a criminal trial.

Cast

Main

Supporting

Production

The first script reading took place on June 29, 2018.[6] Principal photography began on July 7, 2018 and filming wrapped up on September 22, 2018.[7]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryRecipientResultRef
39th Korean Association of Film Critics AwardsBest New ActorPark Hyung-sik[8]
40th Blue Dragon Film AwardsBest New Actor[9]
Popular Star Award[10]
Istanbul International Crime And Punishment Film Festival 2019Habertürk Audience AwardJuror 8[11]

Release

As of 26 May 2019, the film reached a total of 270,270 admissions grossing $1,831,951 in revenue.[12]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Juror 8 (2019).
  2. Web site: The jury has spoken. April 9, 2019. Korea JoongAng Daily.
  3. Web site: Park. Mi-ae. 문소리X박형식 '배심원들' 5월16일 개봉 확정. April 9, 2019. Edaily. ko.
  4. Web site: Park Hyung Sik Talks About Shooting Over 20 Takes For A Scene In His Upcoming Film And Genre He Wants To Try Next. April 26, 2019. Soompi.
  5. Web site: Pierce. Conran. 'The Jurors' Is in Session with Moon So-ri and Park Jin Young. July 23, 2018. Korean Film Biz Zone.
  6. Web site: [공식]문소리X박형식 '배심원들', 대본 리딩 마치고 7일 크랭크인]. [Official] Moon So-ri and Park Hyung-sik 'Jurors', finished script reading and cranked in on the 7th. Jung. An-ji. July 9, 2018. . ko.
  7. Web site: Jeong. Da-hoon. [공식]'배심원들' 문소리X박형식, 7월 7일 크랭크인]. July 10, 2018. Sedaily. ko.
  8. Winners Of 39th Korean Association Of Film Critics Awards https://www.soompi.com/article/1360416wpp/winners-of-39th-korean-association-of-film-critics-awards
  9. Nominees Announced For 40th Blue Dragon Film Awards https://www.soompi.com/article/1362659wpp/nominees-announced-for-40th-blue-dragon-film-awards
  10. Park Hyung Sik Didn’t Miss Out On 40th Blue Dragon Film Awards Despite Military Service https://www.soompi.com/article/1367228wpp/park-hyung-sik-didnt-miss-out-on-40th-blue-dragon-film-awards-despite-military-service
  11. Habertürk Audience Award http://www.icapff.com/en/haberturk-audience-award.html
  12. Web site: Juror 8 (2019).