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No Other Choice

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One man’s desperation to secure a new job finds him exploring unique ways to eliminate his competitors, in Park Chan-wook’s compelling and madcap thriller.

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Credits

  • Director

    Park Chan-wook

  • Screenwriters

    Park Chan-wook, Lee Kyoung-mi, Jahye Lee, Don McKellar

  • With

    Lee Byung-hun, Son Ye-jin, Park Hee-soon, Lee Sung-min, Yeom Hye-ran

  • South Korea 2025. 139min

  • Courtesy of

    MUBI

  • Language

    Korean

    With English subtitles

Introduction

When paper expert Yoo Man-soo is abruptly laid off, he loses the perfect life he’s worked hard for. So, when a new job comes along, he realises a perfect plan – by getting rid of his competition via any available means. Director Park’s delightfully wicked film features his signature twists, dark humour and exquisite imagery – everything that has made him such a unique cinematic presence.

Grace Barber-Plentie

Content warning

Contains scenes of graphic violence or injury.

Contains flashing images.

How to book

Tickets start from £10 for all screenings and events in London, with concessions available for many screenings. Booking information and ticket prices.

If you’re aged 16 to 25, sign up for free to BFI 25 and Under for a chance to get £6 tickets to all screenings and events (subject to availability).

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