"Hope," from Na Hong-jin, opens in Moroccan cinemas

The Korean film "Hope," directed by Na Hong-jin, is now showing in cinemas in Morocco.

By OFFSTAGE NEWS 7 November 2026 1 min read

The Korean film "Hope," directed by Na Hong-jin (known for "The Wailing"), has opened in cinemas in Morocco, following its premiere in competition at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival and its worldwide distribution by NEON.

The film follows police lieutenant Bum-seok, played by Hwang Jung-min, in a remote coastal village in South Korea, where an ordinary day turns into cosmic horror. Zo In-sung and Hoyeon round out the Korean cast, alongside international stars Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander, Taylor Russell, and Cameron Britton.

Cinematography is by Hong Kyung-pyo, who also shot "The Wailing." The film runs 160 minutes.

"Hope" is now showing in several cinemas across Morocco.

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