Tarot (2024 South Korean film) explained

Tarot
Director:Choi Byung-Gil (Ashbun)
Screenplay:Kyung Min Sun
Distributor:CJ CGV
Runtime:94 minutes
Country:South Korea
Language:Korean
Gross:$92,700[1]

Tarot is a 2024 South Korean horror anthology drama mystery film[2] written by Kyung Min Sun directed by Ashbun. It stars Cho Yeo-jeong, Park Ha-sun, Dex, Ko Kyu-pil and Seo Ji-hoon. The film is about a story of people who being trapped in the curse of tarot cards twisted by a moment's choice.[3] The film is a combination of the three short stories in Tarot TV series.[4] [5]

Synopsis

The film follows the main characters whose lives are changed after they receive different tarot cards. Their lives take a sinister turn as they try to survive their new fate.

Santa's Visit

Centers around working mom Ji-woo (Cho Yeo Jeong) who has to leave her daughter at home on Christmas, since she has just found a new part-time job at the supermarket.

Going Home

Follows the story of a cheating husband and businessman Kyung-rae (Ko Kyu Phil) who has to go on a creepy, late-night taxi ride.

Delivery Call

A veteran delivery driver who encounters bizarre experiences when on the job.

Cast

Production

Tarot is one of the two Korean Series that competed in the short film section at the Canneseries 2024[8] and release as a movie before coming out as a series.[9] On January 16, 2024, production company LG U+ STUDIO announced in South Korean news outlet iMBC that DEX (Kim Jin-young), has been cast in K-drama series, Tarot.[10]

Release

CJ CGV first released the Tarot movie on June 14, 2024 while the Tarot TV series was released in July 15, 2024 on U+ Mobile TV.[11] [12] [13] [14]

Reception

Box office

The film made $92,700 on its first three days finishing ninth place.[15]

Critical response

Jayanty Nada Shofa of Jakarta Globe gave the film a mixed reviews and wrote:

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Frater . Patrick . Korea Box Office: ‘Inside Out 2’ Leaps to Powerful Lead With $12 Million Debut Weekend . . June 16, 2024 . August 22, 2024.
  2. Web site: Sen . Sushmita . Is Tarot (2024) a Korean Movie or a Horror Series? . . July 9, 2024 . July 15, 2024.
  3. News: Rosser . Michael . Korean horror thriller 'Tarot' lands sales across Asia (exclusive) . . May 14, 2024 . July 15, 2024.
  4. Web site: https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/382/0001134549. Choi. Yoon-na. June 27, 2024. Sports Dong-a. ko. ko:조여정X덱스X고규필 ‘타로: 일곱 장의 이야기’, 대본리딩 현장 공개. Cho Yeo-jeong X Dex X Ko Kyu-pil, 'Tarot: Stories of Seven Cards', script reading site revealed. July 12, 2024. Naver.
  5. Web site: Mills . Phil . Teaser: 'Tarot' . Far East Films . May 29, 2024 . July 15, 2024.
  6. Web site: Srinivas . Eshita . Movies and TV shows of bold actress Cho Yeo-jeong to tune into ahead of Tarot . Lifestyle Asia . July 14, 2024.
  7. Web site: Turner . Jasmine . "Single's Inferno" Kim Jin Young (Dex) To Become Male Lead In K-Drama — Netizens React . Koreaboo.com . January 11, 2024 . July 15, 2024.
  8. Web site: Tarot . . July 15, 2024.
  9. Web site: Kinori . Christine . Tarot (K-drama) Episodes 1-3 Preview: Release Date, Time & Where To Watch . The Review Geek . June 12, 2024 . July 15, 2024.
  10. News: Ziwei . Puah . 'Single's Inferno' breakout star DEX cast in upcoming K-drama . . January 16, 2024 . July 15, 2024.
  11. Web site: Is Tarot (2024) a Korean Movie or a Horror Series? . . July 8, 2024 . July 15, 2024.
  12. Web site: Tarot (Korean) . . July 15, 2024.
  13. Web site: https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/112/0003697059. Lee. Mi-ji. May 13, 2024. Herald Pop. ko. ko:조여정X덱스X고규필 '타로', 시리즈 공개 전 극장서 먼저 만난다..6월 개봉확정(공식). Cho Yeo-jeong X Dex X Ko Kyu-pil's 'Tarot' will be seen in theaters first before the series is released...Confirmed to be released in June (Official). July 12, 2024. Naver.
  14. Web site: https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/437/0000396844. Park. Sang-hoo. June 12, 2024. JTBC. ko. ko:영화·시리즈 흥행 동시 겨냥...묘하게 여름을 여는 '타로'(종합). Aiming for simultaneous box office success of movies and series...'Tarot' that strangely opens summer (Comprehensive). July 12, 2024. Naver.
  15. Web site: Frater . Patrick . Korea Box Office: ‘Inside Out 2’ Leaps to Powerful Lead With $12 Million Debut Weekend . . June 16, 2024 . August 22, 2024.

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