Justin H. Min’s ‘Journey There’ and Hong Sangsoo’s Locarno Winner ‘Nowhere To Lay My Eyes’ Sell to Multiple Territories

Korean sales company Finecut has secured distribution deals for two acclaimed films across key international markets. ‘Journey There,’ starring Justin H. Min of ‘The Umbrella Academy,’ has been sold to Japan’s KDDI Corporation, Taiwan’s Andrews Film, Mongolia’s Izagur Media, and Israel’s Lev Cinemas. The film’s global appeal is bolstered by Min’s rising profile and the story’s universal themes of identity and connection. Meanwhile, Hong Sangsoo’s ‘Nowhere To Lay My Eyes,’ which won a major award at the Locarno Film Festival, has also added new territories, continuing the director’s strong arthouse sales streak. These deals reflect growing international demand for Korean cinema beyond mainstream blockbusters, especially for auteur-driven and character-focused narratives. With both films now reaching audiences in Asia, the Middle East, and beyond, Finecut’s strategy highlights the commercial viability of festival favorites and star-powered indie projects. As Korean storytelling continues to resonate worldwide, expect further acquisitions in Europe and the Americas.