‘Oldboy’ Star Choi Min sik Heads ‘Exhuma’ Cast, Drops Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)

Veteran South Korean actor Choi Min-sik, best known for his roles in "Oldboy" and the record-breaking "Roaring Currents," is set to lead the cast of the forthcoming mystery thriller, "Exhuma". The film is set to premiere in South Korean cinemas in February, with its first images and a mood-setting trailer now released. In the movie, Choi portrays an exorcist who uncovers unanticipated supernatural forces.

The synopsis provided by Showbox reveals that the plot revolves around an affluent family based in Los Angeles. They enlist the aid of two youthful shamans, played by Kim Go-eun and Lee Do-hyun, in a bid to protect their newborn from the aftermath of several paranormal occurrences. The duo suspects that a malignant ancestral presence, referred to as a ‘Grave's Calling,’ is tormenting the family.

Their solution involves seeking the expertise of a prominent geomancer, played by Choi, and a funeral director, portrayed by Yoo Hai-jin, to exhume the grave and alleviate the ancestor's influence. Their search leads them to a suspicious location in a secluded Korean village where they unearth a malevolent force during the exhumation.

The film is a collaborative effort between Showbox and Pinetown Production, alongside MCMC, and is directed by Jang Jae-hyun, known for his previous works "Svaha: The Sixth Finger" and "The Priests."

Choi, one of his generation's premier actors, is celebrated for his roles in films such as "Oldboy", "Shiri", "I Saw the Devil," and Luc Besson's "Lucy". Last year, after more than 20 years, he made a significant return to television with a role in the Disney+ crime series "Big Bet".

His co-stars in "Exhuma," Kim Go-eun, known for Netflix's "Little Women," "Guardian," and "Eungyo", Yoo Hai-jin of "The Night Owl," "Confidential Assignment 2: International" and "Space Sweepers," and Lee Do-hyun, with appearances in "The Good Bad Mother", "The Glory" and "Sweet Home," are equally noteworthy. The film's trailer is now available to view.