The movie follows Private JEON, Nak-man, 23-year-old civil service man, in 1987 when Korea was in a confused political stage. Nak-man struggles in the army and is forced to abuse inmates at the installation confinement facility. Through his army life Nak-man realizes the problem of society and fights against it. Director : Kwak Kyung-taek CastContinue reading “The Ugly Duckling – 2012”
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An American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars – 2012
A young girl (Jade Pettyjohn) struggles to maintain her school grades while competing as a gymnast. Director : Vince Marcello Cast : Cathy Rigby|George Chiang|Ian Ziering|Jade Pettyjohn|Kally Berard|Kerris Dorsey|Nia Vardalos|Talia Pura|Will Woytowich|Ysa Penarejo Genre : Drama|Family Release Date : 7/14/2012 Country : United States
Winning Streak – 2012
Winning Streak is the astonishing story of a group of young down-and-outs who are presented with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity; to change their luck and set off on the adventure of their lives. Thanks to an infallible method based on the roulette wheel’s imperfection, their lifestyle is about to become better than their wildest dreams, asContinue reading “Winning Streak – 2012”
Kinshasa Kids – 2012
Perhaps the most ebullient “musical” you’ll see this year, Marc-Henri Wajnberg’s singular documentary/fiction hybrid follows a group of street children in the Congolese capital. Director : Marc-Henri Wajnberg Cast : Emmanuel Fakoko|Gabi Bolenge|Gauthier Kiloko|Joël Eziegue Genre : Drama Release Date : 9/11/2012 Country : Belgium
Bolero – 2012
Fractured account of a boy who breaks free from his miserable life after meeting a mysterious girl who lives in the wall, all set to the entirety of Ravel’s ‘Bolero’. Director : Dennis Brucks Cast : Christian Traeumer|Eva Marie Ford|Lucy Rayner|Matthew John Daly|Terry Maratos Genre : Drama|Music Release Date : 1/1/2012 Country : United States
As One – 2012
A unified team representing the two Koreas competed at the 1991 Chiba International Table Tennis Championships. It was the first such sport team since the division of the Korean peninsula. The unified team won the group competition event, beating the front runner, China. HA Ji-won plays the South Korean table tennis player, HYEON Jeong-hwa andContinue reading “As One – 2012”
Why Stop Now? – 2012
When a college piano prodigy tries to check his mother into rehab, he is taken hostage by her drug dealer and swept along on a wild adventure. Director : Jean-Paul Chreky|Phil Dorling|Ron Nyswaner Cast : Emma Rayne Lyle|Isiah Whitlock Jr.|Jesse Eisenberg|Melissa Leo|Sarah Ramos|Stephanie March|Tracy Morgan Genre : Comedy|Drama Release Date : 8/17/2012 Country : UnitedContinue reading “Why Stop Now? – 2012”
Hatfields and Mccoys: Bad Blood – 2012
In this bloody long-standing feud, two families seek vengeance against each other as they unmercifully attempt to destroy each other’s loved ones. Director : Fred Olen Ray Cast : Christian Slater|Dylan Vox|Jeff Fahey|Kassandra Clementi|Lisa Rotondi|Perry King|Priscilla Barnes|Sean Flynn|Ted Monte|Tim Abell Genre : Action|Adventure|Drama Release Date : 6/5/2012 Country : United States
Sleeper’s Wake – 2012
In a secluded cove on the South African coast, a middle-aged writer grieving the deaths of his wife and daughter is drawn into an affair with an alluring teenage girl who is grappling with demons of her own, in this gripping psychological thriller adapted from the award-winning novel by Alistair Morgan. (TIFF) Director : BarryContinue reading “Sleeper’s Wake – 2012”
OK, Good – 2012
A series of demoralizing auditions and an intense movement workshop push a struggling actor towards the edge. Director : Daniel Martinico Cast : Chris Conner|Devin Sidell|Hugo Armstrong Genre : Drama Release Date : 1/1/2012 Country : United States