Cruel Optimism (2026)
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.
Director: Shin Mok-ya
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Moon Hye-in as |
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Go Jae-hyun as |
| Directing | Shin Mok-ya | Director |
| Writing | Shin Mok-ya | Writer |
| Editing | Shin Mok-ya | Editor |