The 35th Hawaii International Film Festival ended last week with a Korean film, “Madonna,” winning the Halekulani Golden Orchid Award for Best Narrative directed by Shin Su-won. Actor Ha Jung Woo also received the Renaissance Award for his many successful films that were shown at HIFF previous years. Ha’s latest film, “Assassination,” was a big hit as director Choi Dong Hoon was also visiting for his second HIFF, Choi was at the HIFF three years ago for his blockbuster, “The Thieves.”
I had expressed to the filmmakers that if they wanted to export their product, that they do need to pay more attention to translation and subtitling work. Translation and subtitling of Korean films have become a lot more precise over the years but you will see some typos from time to time and translations too literal, which takes away from its cultural meaning and leaves the audience in confusion.
Lastly, Ha Jung Woo’s film, “Assassination” will be released on DVD Dec. 1. I have a few copies signed by Director Choi for a giveaway. Email me the answer to: What was Ha Jung Woo’s character name in the movie “Assassination”? for your chance to win a DVD.
‘The Legendary Witches’
Episodes 13 and 14
Today, 6:30 p.m.: Tae-sang promises to open a bakery for Joo-ran. Ang-ran rushes Do-jin and Bo-kyung’s wedding. Soo-yin opens a food truck sandwich shop with Woo-seok’s help.
Today, 7:45 p.m.: Woo-seok comes by Soo-yin’s food truck with flowers to congratulate her. Joo-hee is shocked to see Woo-seok and Soo-yin together. Weol-han gives Poong-geum $5,000 as investment money but Poong-geum scoffs at the amount.
‘Root of the Throne’
Episodes 9 and 10
Monday, 7:45 p.m.: Jung Do-jeon tells Hong In-bang that he must stand with Gil Tae-mi and Yi Sung-gye if they were to stand against Choi Young and Yi In-gyum. Hong In-bang sends Juk-ryong to Yi Sung-gye to find out more about the Border Stabilization Plan. Ttang-sae and Yeon-hee are finally reunited.
Tuesday, 7:45 p.m.: Bang-won tells Boon-yi that the Border Stabilization Act has been passed. But Yi Sung-gye plans to veto the act. Bang-won and Ttang-sae stand at odd over Jung Do-jeon’s plan. Yeon-hee is shocked to find out Ttang-sae was a warrior.
‘The Town, the Uninvited’
Episodes 9 and 10
Wednesday, 7:45 p.m.: So-yoon and Woo-jae believe there is someone behind Oh Gap-soo’s untimely death. But a CCTV footage shows he hung himself. Gi-hyun disobeys his father’s order to fire So-yoon from school. So-yoon finally finds the adoption broker she was looking for.
Thursday, 7:45 p.m.: Ga-young keeps questioning her mother about her birth father. Woo-jae suspects Officer Han and he are being watched. Hye-jin’s friend comes to Achiara looking for her.
‘Identical Affairs’
Episodes 21 and 22
Friday, 7:45 p.m.: Jin-eon visits Baek Seok’s office. Baek Seok tells him Cheonnyon Pharceuticals is behind Hae-gang’s accident. While looking around Seok’s office, Jin-eon finds Hae-gang’s toothbrush. Seol-ri runs into the real Yong-gi at the hospital and follows her.
Saturday, 7:45 p.m.: Shaken by Hae-gang’s accident, Baek Seok tells Jin-eon the truth that he’s met the real Dokgo Yong-gi. Yong-gi finds Hae-gang’s passport while cleaning Seol-ri’s apartment and gets curious about the woman who looks just like her.