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Three new-to-Hulu movies arrive this weekend: No Other Choice (2025), a Korean black comedy thriller; Philadelphia, the Tom Hanks–Denzel Washington drama; and Hallow Road, a lesser-known title. No Other Choice is available now, Philadelphia lands May 1, and Hallow Road follows on May 2.
Lee Byung-hun didn’t plan to conquer Hollywood, but a string of global roles—from Joint Security Area to G.I. Joe and Park Chan-wook’s No Other Choice—plus Netflix sensations like Squid Game and K-Pop Demon Hunters propelled him into worldwide stardom. He reflects on Korea’s sweeping cultural surge and the Hollywood-meets-Korean storytelling era, while balancing LA life with a Mendoza winery and family as his career continues to expand across languages and platforms.
Park Chan-wook's film 'No Other Choice' is a darkly comedic thriller about a man who murders his competition for a job, exploring themes of economic anxiety, societal critique, and the impact of AI, with the director reflecting on his career, source material, and the importance of authentic storytelling.
Park Chan-wook's 'No Other Choice' is a darkly comedic and visually expressive film that explores a man's desperate turn to murder in the face of economic hardship, using surreal and intense imagery to depict societal pressures and human desperation, earning acclaim at Venice.
Park Chan-wook's film 'No Other Choice' received an 8 1/2-minute ovation at its Venice Film Festival premiere, marking his first competition entry at the festival. The film, based on Donald Westlake's novel 'The Ax,' stars Lee Byung-hun and explores themes of desperation after job loss. Critics praised the ensemble cast and Park's direction, with the film set to open the Busan International Film Festival and distributed internationally by Mubi and Neon.