Jeju Olle to Screen at Newport Beach Film Festival with Cast Visit
The Korea-India co-production Jeju Olle will screen at the Newport Beach Film Festival on October 21 at 7:30 p.m. Held at the Big Newport theater, the event is part of the festival’s “Korean Spotlight” program and features an appearance by director Jin Kwang-gyo alongside actors Anushka Sen and Kang Hyung-seok.
International Collaboration at Big Newport
As the Newport Beach Film Festival continues its run, the festival is spotlighting international cultural exchange with the screening of Jeju Olle. According to local reporting, the film serves as a romantic musical that leverages the natural landscapes of Jeju Island to facilitate a narrative about cross-cultural understanding. The production utilizes a trilingual script—incorporating Korean, Hindi, and English—to bridge the gap between its lead characters. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a post-screening Q&A session with the director and cast members.
Screening Takes Place at Big Newport
The screening will take place at Big Newport, Screen 1, located at 300 Newport Center Drive in Newport Beach. Tickets are priced at $30 and are currently available through the official festival ticketing platform.
The Role of the Korean Spotlight
The Newport Beach Film Festival has maintained a reputation for serving as a gateway for independent and global cinema in Southern California. By dedicating a segment of its programming to the “Korean Spotlight,” the festival provides a platform for South Korean filmmakers to connect with Western audiences.
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