Thread of Lies

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Title: Thread of Lies (Wooahan Geojitmal)

Genre: Drama, Mystery

Language: Korean with English subtitles

Running Time: 117 minutes

Rating: NR

Director: LEE Han

Cast: KIM Hee-Ae (as Hyun-sook)KO Asung (as Man-ji)KIM You-Jung (as Hwa-yeon)KIM Hyang-Gi (as Cheon-ji)YOO Ah-In (as CHU Sang-bak)SUNG Dong-Il (as Man-ho)

Presented by: MovieCOLLAGE, CJ Entertainment

Produced by: UBU Film, Movie Rock

Distributed by: MovieCOLLAGE, CJ Entertainment

Original Release: March 13th, 2014

US Release: March 21st, 2014

Theater: CGV Cinemas (621 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90005)

PROLOGUEThread of Lies, adapted from the Kim Ryeo-ryeong (the author of Punch) novel of the same name, deals

with the aftermath of a 14-year-old-girl’s suicide. The nonlinear narrative follows her mother and sister

as they struggle to cope with her death and gradually unravel the mystery behind her decision to take

her life.

SYNOPSISHyeon-sook (Kim Hee-ae) is a single mother raising two teenage daughters while working at a grocery

store. One day, her youngest child, 14-year-old Cheon-ji (Kim Hyang-gi), suddenly commits suicide

without even leaving a note. This comes as a shock to Hyeon-sook and her older daughter Man-ji (Go

Ah-sung) since Cheon-ji was a sweet child, who rarely complained and studied hard, while always trying

to comfort her hardworking mother. Struggling to understand why Cheon-ji chose to kill herself, the two

women wonder whether there was something they didn’t know about Cheon-ji’s life. As Hyeon-sook

and Man-ji unravel Cheon-ji’s quiet life, they come to realize that she had been the victim of brutal

bullying at her middle school, led by Hwa-yeon (Kim Yoo-jung), a troubled, manipulative teenager.

PRODUCTION NOTE

AUTHOR KIM RYEO-RYEONG AND DIRECTOR LEE HAN’S SECOND COLLABORATION

Kim and Lee appealed to a wide range of moviegoers in 2011 with their first film Punch. The

coming-of-age drama depicting serious social issues of multicultural families and education in South

Korea attracted more than 5 million moviegoers. Kim and Lee have joined forces once again and return to

the big screen with Thread of Lies.

“Thread of Lies offer a deeper emotional experience than Punch and will allow the viewers to

empathize fully with the characters,” said Lee. “I wanted to portray a realistic story that would catch the

audience off guard.”

THREAD OF LIES BOASTS A STAR-STUDDED FEMALE ENSEMBLE OF KIM HEE-AE, GO AH-SUNG, KIM

YOO-JUNG, AND KIM HYANG-KI. YOO AH-IN AND SUNG DONG-IL ROUND-OUT THE TALENTED CAST

Thread of Lies shows off an ensemble cast of top actresses, whose roles have transcended generations

of Korean cinema. The harmony of this ensemble not only brought the story to life but imbued it with

laughter and sensitivity. Kim Hee-ae, who is enjoying a reinvigorated career on television program such

as Sisters Over Flowers, is returning to the silver screen after a 21-year hiatus. Go Ah-Sung (star of The

Host and Snowpiercer) is also onboard as a seemingly indifferent older sister role. Kim Hyang-gi, who is

nicknamed “the acting genius,” portrays Cheon-ji, a teenager whose thoughts run deeper than most of

her friends. Kim Yoo-jung, who appears to be Cheon-ji’s best friend, plays a major role in causing the

events leading up to Cheon-ji’s death. These blossoming teen actresses threaten to steal every scene

with their raw talent.

Not to be outdone by this all-star female cast, Yoo Ah-in and Sung Dong-il bring their warmth and

charisma to the screen. Yoo Ah-in plays Chu Sang-bak, a suspicious neighbor who is studying for the civil

service exam. Sung Dong-il plays Man-ho, Hyun-sook’s admirer. The film is packed with passionate

performances which are sure to captivate any audience.

CGV MovieCOLLAGE’S FIRST EVER PRODUCTION

MovieCOLLAGE, a division of Korea’s leading cinema chain CGV, is distributing its first ever produced film

Thread of Lies in the U.S. at the CGV Cinemas Los Angeles location. MovieCOLLAGE was created to bring

independent, arthouse, and documentary films to Korean audiences. Thread of Lies is the curatorial

brand’s first foray into film production. MovieCOLLAGE opened its first location in 2004 and expanded to

19 locations in South Korea and supports and promotes various film festivals and showcases throughout

the year.

CAST and CHARACTERS

Devoted and Optimistic Mother - Hyun-sook

Hyun-sook works at a grocery store to support her two daughters Man-ji and Cheon-ji. Despite her busy

schedule, Hyun-sook always makes time for her daughters as their mother and also as a friend. After

Cheon-ji’s sudden suicide, Hyun-sook tries her best to stay strong and optimistic for Man-ji. However,

her positivity eventually falls apart with grief and sorrow as she discovers the truth behind Cheon-ji’s

death.

KIM Hee-ae

Veteran actress KIM Hee-ae played a wide range of TV drama characters from devoted mother to a cold

blooded CEO. Thread of Lies is her first big screen appearance in 21 years. In this film, Kim takes on the

role of devoted and optimistic mother Hyun-sook who tries tirelessly to move on from her daughter’s

death. Widely cited as one of Korea’s leading actresses, Kim’s delicate and genuine portrayal is bound to

bring moviegoers to their tears.

SELECTED FILMOGRAPHY

Movies

The 101st Proposition (1993)

Television

A Wife’s Credentials (2012), Midas (2011), My Man’s Woman (2007), Snowflake (2006), Precious

Family (2004), Perfect Love (2003), A Wife (2003), Only You (1999), The Basics of Romance (1995),

Love and Marriage (1995), Careiski (1994), Stormy Season (1993), The Kingdom of Rage (1992), and

Son and Daughter (1992).

CAST and CHARACTERS

Cheon-ji’s older sister - Man- ji

Man-ji doesn’t care about other people’s business, not even her family’s. After her sister’s death she is

left alone with her mother. Instead of allowing herself to grieve, she simply accepts her sister’s death

and tries to move on. But, the more she encounters Cheon-ji’s friends, the more secrets she discovers

about her sister’s life. She may not be able to simply move on...

 GO Ah-sung

Go Ah-sung has played memorable roles in Bong Joon-ho’s The Host and Snowpiercer, which drew in 13

million and 9.3 million viewers, respectively. Her performances have been consistently remarkable and

Thread of Lies is no exception. She deftly portrays the underlying pain beneath Man-ji’s cold exterior and

cultivates a touching chemistry with Kim Hee-ae.

 SELECTED FILMOGRAPHY

 Movies

Snowpiercer (2013), Duet (2012), A Brand New Life (2009), Radio Dayz (2008), The Happy Life (2007),

and The Host (2006)

CAST and CHARACTERS

The Sweet and Thoughtful Youngest Daughter - Cheon-ji

Cheon-ji is her mother’s pride and joy. Unlike her aloof older sister, Cheon-ji is sweet and caring to other

people’s feelings. Her sudden suicide has made it all the more difficult for Hyun-sook to contain her grief.

KIM Hyang-gi

Kim has proven her natural talent in acting through films like Hearty Paws (2006), The Grand Heist

(2012), and A Werewolf Boy (2012). In Thread of Lies, Kim returns to the big screen as a mature

14-year-old girl. Her strong performance and deep understanding of character are captivating.

SELECTED FILMOGRAPHY

Movies

A Werewolf Boy (2012), The Grand Heist (2012), Late Blossom (2011), Troubleshooter (2010),

Wedding Dress (2010), Private Eye (2009), Santamaria (2008), Girl Scouts (2008), Cherry Tomatoes

(2008), and Hearty Paws (2006)

ABOUT THE DIRECTOR

LEE HAN

“When I read this novel for the first time, I started to think about those people who I haven’t been

paying much attention to. I hope that this film motivates people to think about those who surround

them. After watching the film, I want people remember to say a kind word to their friends and family

every once in a while.”

Director Lee Han debuted in 2002 with Lover’s Concerto, which starred Cha Tae-hyeon, Son Ye-jin, and

the late Lee Eun-joo. He received critical acclaim for Almost Love, which showed the beauty of a young

couple full of life and energy. With My Love, he depicted romance between different couples and was

praised for his ability to capture varied and deep emotions on screen. Afterwards, Lee’s films moved on

from romance to focusing on social issues and family. In 2011, his film Punch drew over 5 million viewers,

who were captivated by its quirky characters. Thread of Lies is Lee’s first work in over three years and

tells the story of those left behind to deal with the aftermath of a young girl’s death. The profound

emotions evoked by the film are sure to linger even after the credits role.

SELECTED FILMOGRAPHY

Punch (2011), My Love (2007), Almost Love (2006), and Lover’s Concerto (2002)

MovieCOLLAGE PRESENTS IN ASSOCIATION WITH CJ ENTERTAINMENT

AN UBU FILM / MOVIE ROCK PRODUCTION

A LEE HAN FILM

STARRING KIM HEE-AE KO ASUNG KIM YOU-JUNG KIM HYANG-GI

YOO AH-IN SUNG DONG-IL

MUSIC BY LEE JAE-JIN SOUND RECORDIST PARK JONG-KUN

SOUND DESIGNED BY KIM CHANG-SUB COSTUME DESIGNER YU JI-YEON

MAKE UP AND HAIR DESIGNER LEE SEO-JIN PRODUCTION DESIGNER KANG SO-YOUNG

EDITED BY NAM NA-YOUNG VFX SUPERVISOR 2L STUDIO

LIGHTING BY JANG TAE-HYOUN CINEMATOGRAPHER LEE SEUNG-HYUB

PRODUCER KIM JAE-JOONG LINE PRODUCER YANG SOO-JEONG

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER SIMON LEE

CO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS SHIN KANG-YOUNG KIM HYUN-WOO

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER EOH JI-YEON

PRODUCED BY NOH BONG-JO KIM DONG-WOO KIM JAE-JOONG

BASED UPON THE NOVEL BY KIM RYEO-RYEONG

SCREENPLAY ADAPTATION BY LEE SOOK-YEON

DIRECTED BY LEE HAN

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