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[Box office] Movies in theaters this week

By Moon Ki-hoon
Published : Dec. 13, 2024 - 09:01

"Firefighters"

(South Korea)

Opened Dec. 4

Drama

Directed by Kwak Kyung-taek

Rookie firefighter Chul-woong (Joo Won) and his veteran teammate Jin Seop (Kwon Do-won) find their relationship pushed to the brink after a rescue operation ends in tragedy. The duo must face their greatest challenge yet that will test not only their courage but also their fractured bond. Based on a true story.


“Moana 2”

(US)

Opened Nov. 27

Fantasy/Adventure

Directed by Dana Ledoux Miller, Jason Hand, David Derrick Jr.

Summoned by her wayfinding ancestors, Moana (Auli'i Cravalho) sets sail for the far reaches of Oceania alongside newfound allies, where unprecedented dangers await beyond the horizon.


"About Family"

(South Korea)

Opened Dec. 11

Drama/comedy

Directed by Yang Woo-suk

Successful dumpling restaurant owner Moo-ok (Kim Yun-seok) grapples with his only son Moon-seok's (Lee Seung-gi) decision to choose monastic life over the family business. His world is turned upside down when young children arrive at his door, carrying secrets about his son's past.


“Wicked”

(US)

Opened Nov. 20

Musical/Fantasy

Directed by Jon M. Chu

At Shiz University in the Land of Oz, an unlikely friendship forms between the green-skinned outcast Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and the popularity-obsessed Glinda (Ariana Grande). A fateful encounter with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz sets their lives on diverging paths.




By Moon Ki-hoon (moonkihoon@heraldcorp.com)

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