Park Hoon-jung’s Assassin Noir ‘Tristes Tropiques’ Sells to North America, France, Spain

Park Hoon-jung’s assassin noir *Tristes Tropiques* has secured distribution deals in North America, French-speaking territories, Spain and several other markets ahead of its planned Korean cinema release on 25 November. The sales extend the film’s international reach and build on festival recognition, including two genre-film awards and a closing-night slot at the London Korean Film Festival.

Well Go USA acquired North American rights, Swift Distribution took French-speaking territories, and Alfa Pictures will handle Spain and Andorra. Other new deals cover Italy and Taiwan, joining earlier sales across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, the Indian subcontinent, Indonesia and Mongolia. The story follows young assassins who turn against one another after their powerful trainer, known as Master, is found dead; the cast includes Lee Sin-young, Park Yu-rim, Kim Myung-min and Park Hae-soo.