Cruel Optimism
잔인한 낙관
Synopsis
The film observes the preparations for a solo exhibition by an artist nearing his mainstream debut. Rather than centering on one protagonist, it surveys figures at different positions in the art world: a gallery director, a curator, an undebuted artist, and an art student.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Jeonju International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shin Mok-ya
- Screenplay & Story
- Shin Mok-ya
- Original Title
- 잔인한 낙관
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Korea National University of Arts
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shin Mok-ya
Shin Mok-ya
Shin Mok-ya
Department Leadership Roster
Shin Mok-ya
Director
Shin Mok-ya
Writer
Shin Mok-ya
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cruel Optimism
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cruel Optimism about?
The film observes the preparations for a solo exhibition by an artist nearing his mainstream debut. Rather than centering on one protagonist, it surveys figures at different positions in the art world: a gallery director, a curator, an undebuted artist, and an art student.
Who directed Cruel Optimism?
Cruel Optimism was directed by Shin Mok-ya.
Who stars in Cruel Optimism?
The principal cast of Cruel Optimism includes Moon Hye-in, Go Jae-hyun, Lee Joo-young, Jang Yo-hoon, Kim Min-sik.
When was Cruel Optimism released and how long is it?
Cruel Optimism was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.