Im Sang-Jin (Son Suk-Ku) works as a reporter for a newspaper company, but he has been suspended due to a negative report he wrote about a conglomerate. One day, Sang-Jin receives a tip about a “troll farm” called Team Alley. The group is responsible for infiltrating many Internet websites to manipulate public opinion by posting malicious comments. Members of the farm include Jjingbboekking (Kim Sung-Cheol), Chattatkat (Kim Dong-Hwi), and Paebtaek (Hong Kyung). While investigating Team Alley, Sang-Jin uncovers the powerful existence behind it all.
- 3/14/2024
- by Don Anelli
- AsianMoviePulse
South Korea’s Acemaker movieworks has closed a string of deals on upcoming crime drama Troll Factory with distributors throughout Asia.
The film has been acquired for Japan (Klockworx), Hong Kong (Edko), Taiwan and Southeast Asia (RelayMotion), India (Premiere9), Mongolia (Filmbridge), Cis (Paradise Group) and inflight (Vitality).
Directed by Ahn Gooc-jin (Alice In Earnestland), the film stars Son Sukku from Disney+ series Big Bet, box office action hit The Roundup and recent Netflix series A Killer Paradox. The cast also includes Kim Sung-Cheol, who will next be seen in Netflix series Hellbound, Kim Dong-Hwi and Hong Kyung.
Son plays a reporter who,...
The film has been acquired for Japan (Klockworx), Hong Kong (Edko), Taiwan and Southeast Asia (RelayMotion), India (Premiere9), Mongolia (Filmbridge), Cis (Paradise Group) and inflight (Vitality).
Directed by Ahn Gooc-jin (Alice In Earnestland), the film stars Son Sukku from Disney+ series Big Bet, box office action hit The Roundup and recent Netflix series A Killer Paradox. The cast also includes Kim Sung-Cheol, who will next be seen in Netflix series Hellbound, Kim Dong-Hwi and Hong Kyung.
Son plays a reporter who,...
- 2/17/2024
- ScreenDaily
Acemaker Movieworks, the young Korean studio behind 2023 hit “Noryang: Deadly Sea” and “A Man of Reason,” is using the Berlin Film Festival’s European Film Market to launch crime drama “Troll Factory,” its next big budget movie.
Film’s plot revolves around an investigative journalist who, while probing a story about the manipulation of public sentiment, uncovers the existence of a so-called “troll factory” and is confronted with an unbelievable truth.
The movie is in post-production and recently set March 27 for its theatrical release in Korea. Acemaker is unveiling first images now.
The movie is directed by Ahn Gooc-jin, whose debut feature, 2015 crime film “Alice in Earnestland,” won the Grand Prize at the leading Korean film festival in Jeonju, the best new talent award at the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival and the Directors’ Cut award at the Director’s Cut Film Festival. It was also invited to the Stockholm film festival.
Film’s plot revolves around an investigative journalist who, while probing a story about the manipulation of public sentiment, uncovers the existence of a so-called “troll factory” and is confronted with an unbelievable truth.
The movie is in post-production and recently set March 27 for its theatrical release in Korea. Acemaker is unveiling first images now.
The movie is directed by Ahn Gooc-jin, whose debut feature, 2015 crime film “Alice in Earnestland,” won the Grand Prize at the leading Korean film festival in Jeonju, the best new talent award at the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival and the Directors’ Cut award at the Director’s Cut Film Festival. It was also invited to the Stockholm film festival.
- 2/15/2024
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.