‘My Sassy Girl’ 4K Restoration Lands at Film Movement Classics for North American Theatrical Debut (EXCLUSIVE)
The 2001 Korean romantic comedy 'My Sassy Girl' will have its North American theatrical debut in a new 4K restoration. The film, which was a major success in South Korea and helped popularize the Hallyu wave, will premiere at the New York Asian Film Festival this July. Following its limited theatrical run, it will be available on VOD, digital, and streaming platforms.
- ▪The film was directed by Kwak Jae-young and stars Cha Tae-hyun and Jun Ji-hyun.
- ▪It grossed $26 million in South Korea, making it one of the highest-grossing films in the country's history.
- ▪The film won multiple awards, including Best Asian Film at the Hong Kong Film Awards.
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Home Film Markets & Festivals May 20, 2026 7:55am PT ‘My Sassy Girl’ 4K Restoration Lands at Film Movement Classics for North American Theatrical Debut (EXCLUSIVE) By Naman Ramachandran Plus Icon Naman Ramachandran Latest Fremantle Label Beach House Pictures Launches ‘Panda School’ With Jimmy O. Yang, ‘Secret Weapons of China’s First Emperor’ (EXCLUSIVE) 7 hours ago Seijun Suzuki Documentary ‘Twist & Shoot Mister Suzuki’ Lands at Nikkatsu (EXCLUSIVE) 7 hours ago Pedro Almodovar’s ‘Bitter Christmas’ Earns 6.5-Minute Standing Ovation at Cannes 20 hours ago See All Kwak Jae-young’s “My Sassy Girl,” the 2001 Korean romantic comedy credited as one of the first major international breakthroughs of the Hallyu wave, will reach North American theaters in a new 4K restoration following an…
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