# South Korean films secure new distribution deals across several territories

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/tokyo-finecut-inks-deals-for-justin-h-mins-journey-there-hong-sangsoos-nowhere-to-lay-my-eyes/
- Published: 2026-10-30T02:32:30+00:00
- Original publisher: The Hollywood Reporter
- Original article: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/tokyo-finecut-inks-deals-justin-min-journey-there-hong-sangsoo-nowhere-to-lay-my-eyes-1236742357/
- Topics: Asia, Europe, World

## Key points

- Finecut added four territory buyers for each film.
- *Journey There* also sold inflight rights.
- Hong’s film won three prizes at Locarno.

## Summary

Finecut has announced new international sales for two South Korean films at Tokyo’s TIFFCOM market, expanding their distribution ahead of further industry screenings. The deals add buyers in several territories for Justin H. Min’s drama *Journey There* and Hong Sangsoo’s Locarno award winner *Nowhere to Lay My Eyes*.

*Journey There* sold to Japan, Israel, Mongolia and Taiwan, while Kairos Distribution acquired inflight rights. Kim Jin-yu’s film follows a widow who finds unexpected connections as she prepares for a journey; it opened in South Korea on 28 October. *Nowhere to Lay My Eyes* added deals for Argentina, France, Japan and Portugal, after earlier sales including the UK; Hong’s 35th feature won three prizes at Locarno and follows a woman visiting her mother on Jeju Island after a decade apart.

## Coverage

- [The Hollywood Reporter: South Korean films secure new distribution deals across several territories](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/tokyo-finecut-inks-deals-justin-min-journey-there-hong-sangsoo-nowhere-to-lay-my-eyes-1236742357/)
- [Variety: ‘Beef’ Actor Justin H. Min’s ‘Journey There,’ Hong Sangsoo’s Locarno Winner ‘Nowhere to Lay My Eyes’ Rack Up International Sales for Finecut](https://variety.com/2026/film/news/beef-actor-justin-h-min-journey-there-hong-sangsoo-film-sales-1236934722/)
- [Deadline: Justin H. Min Starrer ‘Journey There’ & Hong Sangsoo’s ‘Nowhere To Lay My Eyes’ Sell To Multiple Territories](https://deadline.com/2026/10/justin-h-min-journey-there-hong-sangsoo-finecut-japan-1237208106/)

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