‘My Sassy Girl’ 4K Restoration Lands at Film Movement Classics for North American Theatrical Debut (EXCLUSIVE)

By Naman Ramachandran

Naman Ramachandran

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Kwak Jae-young’s “My Sassy Girl,” the 2001 Korean romantic comedy credited as one of the first major international breakthroughs of the Hallyu wave, will reach North American theaters in a new 4K restoration following an acquisition by Film Movement Classics.

The deal was unveiled by Michael Rosenberg, president of Film Movement, and Paul Kim, CEO of Hive Film Works.

The restored print, which Kwak himself oversaw, will have its North American premiere at the New York Asian Film Festival this July. A limited theatrical run will follow, after which the film moves to VOD, digital and streaming platforms, and home entertainment.

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