# Finecut Secures New International Deals for Hong Sangsoo and Justin H. Min Films

> Finecut has added fresh territory agreements for Hong Sangsoo's award-winning 'Nowhere to Lay My Eyes' and Justin H. Min's debut Korean feature 'Journey There'.

- Publisher: Briefzora (https://briefzora.com)
- URL: https://briefzora.com/finecut-secures-new-international-deals-for-hong-sangsoo-and-justin-h-min-films
- Published: 2026-10-30T06:06:54+05:00
- Author: Briefzora Desk (https://briefzora.com/author/briefzora-desk)
- Section: Technology
- Topics: Hong Sangsoo, Journey There, Justin H. Min, Nowhere to Lay My Eyes
- Image: https://briefzora.com/uploads/2026/10/beef-actor-justin-h-mins-journey-there-hong-sangsoos-locarno-w-bltynu.webp

## Key points

- Finecut added new territory deals for Hong Sangsoo's "Nowhere to Lay My Eyes" and Justin H. Min's "Journey There."
- Carlotta Films will distribute "Nowhere to Lay My Eyes" in France; Mimosa Films in Japan; Kligger in Argentina; The Stone and the Plot in Portugal.
- "Journey There" sold to Andrews Film (Taiwan), KDDI Corporation (Japan), Lev Cinema (Israel) and Izagur Media (Mongolia); Kairos Distribution took inflight rights.
- "Nowhere to Lay My Eyes" won best direction, best performance and the Ecumenical Jury Prize at the 79th Locarno Film Festival.
- "Journey There" premiered in Korea on Oct. 28 and is invited to festivals in Moscow, New York, Paris and London.

## Why it matters

The new agreements expand global access to the award-winning films, benefiting distributors, festival audiences and the filmmakers behind the projects.

## Article

Seoul-based sales company Finecut announced new territory agreements for Hong Sangsoo's triple-prize winner at the 79th Locarno Film Festival, "Nowhere to Lay My Eyes," and Kim Jin-yu's Korean debut starring "Beef" actor Justin H. Min, "Journey There."

For "Nowhere to Lay My Eyes," Carlotta Films will handle France, Mimosa Films Japan, Kligger Argentina and The Stone and the Plot Portugal. These contracts join earlier sales to The Cinema Guild (North America), Filmgarten (Austria), Hugoeast (China), Atalante (Spain), Cola Films (Taiwan) and the Institute of Contemporary Arts (U.K.).

The Hong Sangsoo picture, his 35th feature, collected best direction, best performance and the Ecumenical Jury Prize at Locarno. It reunites regular collaborators Kim Minhee and Kwon Haehyo and introduces Choi Myeonggil, known for the TV series "Durian's Affair." Production was overseen by Jeonwonsa Film Co.

"Journey There" secured sales to Andrews Film (Taiwan), KDDI Corporation (Japan), Lev Cinema (Israel) and Izagur Media (Mongolia), while Kairos Distribution obtained inflight rights. The drama follows a middle-aged widow preparing for her own journey and encountering unexpected relationships in a new apartment.

Justin H. Min's recent credits include Kogonada's "After Yang," the Netflix series "Beef" and "The Umbrella Academy." The film marks the second feature from director Kim Jin-yu, whose debut "Bori" won two awards at the 24th Schlingel International Film Festival; Kim's company Pado produced the picture.

"Journey There" opened in Korea on Oct. 28 and has been invited to the Moscow International Film Festival, the New York Asian Film Festival and, most recently, the Paris and London Korean film festivals.

After showcasing at Busan's Asian Contents & Film Market, Finecut will attend AFM with a slate that includes the animated "Long Long Night," which will be screened in its English-dubbed version for the first time. The film also holds invitations from Toronto, Busan and Sitges.

Other titles on Finecut's offer list are "Dora," selected for Cannes' Directors' Fortnight and Busan's Gala Presentation, and "Wi-Fi Love in the Palace," a period fantasy romance starring Kim Young-hoon of K-pop group The Boyz.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which companies will distribute 'Nowhere to Lay My Eyes' in Europe and Asia?

Carlotta Films will handle France, Mimosa Films Japan, Kligger Argentina and The Stone and the Plot Portugal.

### When was 'Journey There' released in Korea?

'Journey There' was released in Korea on Oct. 28.

### What awards did Hong Sangsoo's film win at Locarno?

It received best direction, best performance and the Ecumenical Jury Prize at the 79th Locarno Film Festival.


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