Rebirth of the Director in Korea

Park Kwang-hyun created and polished the script for two years, called “Welcome to Dongmakgol”, a name that sounds funny, but the theme is about the North and South Korea Civil War Thinking, this is a romantic story, but it carries a heavy meaning. Behind the happy and almost absurd plot, it is a reflection on the war and a condemnation of the war to the civilians.

In November 1950, World War II had ended, but Joseon Peninsula was still raging. The Joseon war broke out, and the North Korean army repeatedly defeated the bamboo. When the American troops supporting South Joseon landed in Incheon, the battle began to reverse.

The at first of the story is an isolated hidden land of peace and prosperity-Dongmo Village, located amidst the endless high mountains of Taibai Mountain.

An American P-47D fighter jet fell to this point. The pilot was Captain Smith, a soldier of the Union Army. Some mentally retarded girls “like one” witnessed what happened in front of them and were on the way back to the village to inform them. , Accidentally arrived three remnants of the North Dynasty.

Smith was rescued by the villagers and was taken into the village to recuperate.

The villagers have never seen a foreigner, because whether it is clothing, concepts, or knowledge, they have stayed hundreds of years ago, and when the only experienced and knowledgeable Jin Teacher in the village is serious He tried to talk to Smith in sloppy English while holding the textbook, and came to the conclusion: this person is a fake foreigner. Smith completely broke down.

These simple villagers sent people to the mountain to take medicinal herb to help foreigners treat their illnesses. At the same time, they met two South Korean deserters and brought them back to the village. At this time, the North Korean Army also arrived in the east. Mocun, which triggered the encounter between the South Korean Army and the North Korean Army and the United Nations Army.

A brief summary is that five soldiers from Joseon and South Korea and an American army soldier who lived in an untouched village—Dongmocun, where they met, interacted, and then worked together. The story of combat.

Although the story is simple or even absurd, the moral behind it is somewhat heavy.

Those war themes that have been filmed, from the movie “TaeGukGi: Brotherhood Of War” that describes the war itself, to the “Black Narcissus” that describes the side effects of the war, to the description of war repercussions “JSA Common Security Area” It seems that the genre of war films has been narrated over and over, but just from one angle, can it show all of the war?

“Welcome to Dongmakgol” tells everyone a story about the history of 1950 that happened in Dongmo Village from a new angle.

“How much is the gap in film production costs?”

“At least 1.5 billion, if you want better film quality and effects, you have to add 500 million!” Although it was the first time to meet, Park Kwang-hyun was not afraid to scare Jung Hyuk-jae away,’the lion opened his mouth.’

Hearing his answer, Jung Hyuk-jae silently calculated the total investment in the movie in the bottom of his heart. His 2 billion plus his 2 billion are already four to 1 billion, and he couldn’t help but be slightly frowned. , Sure enough, film is a money-burning industry, and most of the money that has not been warmed up just started will fly away.

Park Kwang-hyun patiently drank tea while waiting for Jung Hyuk-jae’s reply. After all, the cost was as high as 2 billion, even for large film production companies like CJ and Lotte. Need a process of discussion and negotiation.

Park Kwang-hyun is also very confident about the script he created, but some film production companies dare not put the bargaining chip on him. Although Jung Hyuk-jae in front of him is young, he can tell from the fact that he called himself to come out in person. He is also very interested in the script. All he needs to do is to work harder and the film investment gap is closed.

So, Park Kwang-hyun can wait, and thinks it’s worth waiting for himself.

For about ten minutes, Jung Hyuk-jae lifts the head to the opposite Park Kwang-hyun laughed, “2 billion, I want 60% of the income right, whether it’s domestic or foreign !”

The lion of Park Kwang-hyun opened his mouth just now, and now it’s a good substitute, becoming Jung Hyuk-jae with his mouth open and biting meat from Park Kwang-hyun.

Listening to the conditions put forward by Jung Hyuk-jae, Park Kwang-hyun continuously shook his head, “No, no! 60% is too much, up to 45%!”

Regarding the conditions proposed by Jung Hyuk-jae, Park Kwang-hyun said that he could not accept it. The investment of 2 billion wants to account for 60% of the film’s profit rights. If he can propose this condition, Jung Hyuk-jae must be crazy. If you really agreed to it like this, it definitely made me crazy.

For the script, Park Kwang-hyun is very confident, not only because of his self-confidence, but also because of the entangled feelings of the South Korean folk towards Joseon until now. Even if it is to give up 45% of the film’s profit rights, it is enough for Park Kwang-hyun to be painful, not to mention that Jung Hyuk-jae’s lions are asking for 60% of the profit rights.

“55%, this is the bottom line that cannot be lowered anymore!” Jung Hyuk-jae let go, and did not keep biting on the 60% without letting go. Park Kwang-hyun, who was on the opposite side of didn’t expect, still shook his head Endless.

“45% income right, this is my bottom line, I can’t give in!”

On the table, two people insist on 45%, one person insists on 55%, and you don’t let it. I, I won’t let you. No one wants to get along with the final income. After all, every 1% of income represents a large return on investment. Who can have trouble with money?

The boss in the coffee shop by the side has been paying attention to the atmosphere between the two, one by one with red eyes and panting, for fear that the two will scuffle together in the next second.

Negotiating. Naturally, you say something, I say something, and then everyone is looking for common ground. This is how the foundation of cooperation is established.

“47% can’t be more!” After half an hour, Park Kwang-hyun finally let go and increased the original 45% to 47%, but Jung Hyuk-jae in front of him is still not satisfied. Twitched his lips and didn’t take what he said seriously.

“Jung Hyuk-jae -ssi, you must know that the screenwriter of this movie is me, and the director is also me. As the screenwriter and director, this 3% is regarded as hard work for me. Can’t it?” Park Kwang-hyun was a little eager, and slapped it on the table. His eagerness was not because of Jung Hyuk-jae’s attitude.

The coffee shop Boss, who has already noticed this situation, has already pressed his finger on the dial button. As long as there is a slight change between the two next, the Boss will immediately call the police.

“Park Kwang-hyun -ssi, in fact, we don’t need to be so excited. I am optimistic about the script of this movie. I invest 2 billion in the hope of getting more income-50%. If Park Kwang-hyun-ssi has a better choice, so let’s meet today and make friends.”

Jung Hyuk-jae smiled mildly, but Park Kwang-hyun took his I saw the clumsy expression in my smile.

It can be said that this move of Jung Hyuk-jae definitely caught the fate of Park Kwang-hyun. What Park Kwang-hyun lacks at this time is naturally the capital, large and small film production companies. Regardless of his own script, it can be said that Jung Hyuk-jae in front of him is his only choice. If he does not accept his terms, then there is only one choice waiting for him, which is to postpone the filming of the film.

But this way he also faces a lot of problems. Several leading actors in the movie have already negotiated a cooperation. Although there is no written agreement, the leading actors have already started a month ago for this movie. I adjusted my schedule. At this time, I said that the film was not filmed. What is waiting for Park Kwang-hyun is definitely the lawsuits and huge indemnities of several brokerage companies.

Thinking of this, Park Kwang-hyun couldn’t help but laugh a few bitterly. He really had to agree to Jung Hyuk-jae’s terms.

Jung Hyuk-jae has actually been paying attention to Park Kwang-hyun’s expression just now. When he saw a trace of helplessness on his face, Jung Hyuk-jae knew that he had become this time and put him down. He smiled and stretched out his hand and held it tightly with Park Kwang-hyun.

“Happy cooperation!”

Seeing this, Park Kwang-hyun suppressed the depression in his heart, and also smiled and held hands with Jung Hyuk-jae, “Happy cooperation in the future. !”

Without alcohol, Jung Hyuk-jae and Park Kwang-hyun used coffee instead of alcohol, and drank it with a smile. The coffee shop Boss on the side was puzzled. Why did the two people who were like enemies just now drink it again? The youngster now really doesn’t understand.

In this coffee shop, the two of them sat for almost two hours, talking about the small problems and incomprehensions in the script. Originally, as Jung Hyuk-jae, they were pointing fingers at the script somewhat. It’s not appropriate, after all, as a Screenwriter, I don’t like having someone point out the faults of his script.

Fortunately, Park Kwang-hyun is not bad, and he actively listens to the script-related issues raised by Jung Hyuk-jae. After all, Jung Hyuk-jae has memories of past lives. For “Welcome to Dongmakgol” “After the release, the problems in the film and the plot can be understood. The problems raised are all on the spot, which naturally attracted the attention of Park Kwang-hyun.

These issues can be left unchanged, but the modified plot will be more perfect. Although I don’t know if the final film effect will be what I imagined, it’s also possible to add more viewers to the film. Very well, the more viewers you watch, the greater Jung Hyuk-jae’s final profit, and he can’t help but care.

Jung Hyuk-jae invested more than half in this film and successfully unlocked the title of’producer’. In fact, Park Kwang-hyun also wanted to give him the title of Assistant Director, but Jung Hyuk-jae did I refused. Just be a producer quietly. To view the entire production crew operation process during film shooting from a single angle can also be regarded as controlling the accumulated experience of Production crew for my future film shooting.

In general, the negotiation between the two people this afternoon was very successful. Park Kwang-hyun got the investment he wanted, and Jung Hyuk-jae successfully entered the “Welcome to Dongmakgol”, which is considered a successful cooperation. .

After agreeing to sign the contract, Jung Hyuk-jae and Park Kwang-hyun separated. So far, “Welcome to Dongmakgol”, the 2005 South Korea movie viewership champion The shooting will start soon.

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