Tristes Tropiques (film)

Tristes Tropiques
Festival release poster
Hangul
슬픈 열대
Lit.Sad Tropical
RRSeulpeun yeoldae
MRSŭlp'ŭn yŏldae
Directed byPark Hoon-jung
Written byPark Hoon-jung
Produced by
Starring
Cinematography
  • Kim Hong-mok
  • Shin Tae-ho
  • Lee Tae-oh
Edited byJang Lae-won
Music byMowg
Production
company
Sageumwol Film (Goldmoon Film)
Distributed byMindmark
Release date
  • October 2025 (2025-10) (Sitges)[1]
Running time
118 minutes
CountrySouth Korea
LanguageKorean

Tristes Tropiques (Korean: 슬픈 열대; RR: Seulpeun yeoldae; lit. 'Sad Tropical') is a 2025 South Korean neo-noir action thriller film directed by Park Hoon-jung, starring Lee Shin-young, Park Yu-rim, Kim Myung-min, and Park Hae-soo.[2][3]

Synopsis

It tells the story of children belonging to a killer organization called "Sad Tropics," raised by the "Master," the ultimate ruler of the rainforest. Amidst a shocking incident, they begin to suspect one another and vow bloody revenge.

Cast

Main Cast

A boy abandoned in the jungle as a child. Lu was born deaf but survived as the youngest member of Tristes Tropiques organization
A girl who followed Master into the jungle on her own
Ruler of Tristes Tropiques organization, which specializes in jungle warfare
The eldest member of the Tristes Tropiques organization
  • Austin Lin as one of five member of the Tristes Tropiques organization[8]

Supporting cast

  • Lim Baek-hong as a mysterious kid[10]

Production

Development

On July 17, 2024, Mindmark unveiled its film lineup for 2024 and 2025, featuring director Park Hoon-jung's latest work, "Sad Tropics." The film is produced by Park's production company, Gold Moon Film, and co-produced by Mindmark, a content subsidiary of the Shinsegae Group."Sad Tropics" is said to offer a new level of complexity and depth. Auditions were underway, with plans to begin filming in Thailand in September.[11] Later the name became Tristes Tropiques.[12]

Marketing

International sales rights was secured by Finecut. They will introduce the project to buyers in Toronto.[13][14]

Casting

In October 2024, it was reported that director Park Hoon-jung's new film had finalized its primary cast and commenced principal photography. The leading cast includes Kim Myung-min, Lee Shin-young, Park Yu-rim, Austin Lin, and Park Hae-soo.[15]

Filming

The principal photography was located in Thailand and run from September to December, 2024.[16]

Release

Set to release in South Korea 2026. It has been officially invited to the competition section of 58th Sitges Film Festival.[17][18]

Accolades

Awards and nominations
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
Sitges Film Festival 2025 Best feature film in the Òrbita section Tristes Tropiques Nominated [19]

References

  1. ^ Soeng-cheol, Joo (15 September 2025). "Director Park Hoon-jung's 'Sad Tropics' Officially Invitede to the 58th Sitges Film Festival!". CinePlay. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
  2. ^ Frater, Patrick (2024-09-03). "'Tristes Tropiques,' Korean Action Film by Park Hoon-jung, Finds Sales, Sets Toronto Launch". Variety. Retrieved 2025-09-15.
  3. ^ 박훈정 감독 신작 '슬픈 열대' 시체스영화제 경쟁부문 초청[공식] (in Korean). Retrieved 2025-09-15 – via Naver.
  4. ^ [단독] 이신영, 박훈정 감독 新러브콜 '슬픈열대' 파격 캐스팅 (in Korean). Retrieved 2025-09-15 – via Naver.
  5. ^ [단독] 박유림 '슬픈열대' 홍일점 발탁…김명민과 사제 호흡 (in Korean). Retrieved 2025-09-15 – via Naver.
  6. ^ [단독] '열일' 김명민, 7년만 박훈정 감독과 재회 '슬픈열대' 선봉 (in Korean). Retrieved 2025-09-15 – via Naver.
  7. ^ [단독] '광폭 행보' 박해수, 핏빛 킬러 된다 '슬픈열대' 합류 (in Korean). Retrieved 2025-09-15 – via Naver.
  8. ^ [단독] 대만스타 임백굉, 허광한 이어 韓진출 '슬픈열대' 히든카드 (in Korean). Retrieved 2025-09-15 – via Naver.
  9. ^ a b Chou, Inna (8 October 2024). 林柏宏、王柏傑、「尊者」陳以文進軍韓國電影！演出《魔女》導演新作《悲傷熱帶》，與青龍獎影帝齊飆戲. Vogue Taiwan (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Retrieved 12 February 2026.
  10. ^ [인터뷰] 나로서 카메라 앞에 서기, 배우 임백굉 (in Korean). Retrieved 2025-09-15 – via Naver.
  11. ^ 박훈정 ‘슬픈열대’부터 허진호 ‘보통의 가족’까지, 느낌 있는 마인드마크 영화 라인업 (in Korean). Retrieved 2025-09-15 – via Naver.
  12. ^ Frater, Patrick (2024-09-03). "'Tristes Tropiques,' Korean Action Film by Park Hoon-jung, Finds Sales, Sets Toronto Launch". Variety. Retrieved 2026-03-09.
  13. ^ Rosser, Michael. "Korean action film 'Tristes Tropiques' by Park Hoon-jung picked up for sales ahead of Toronto". Screen Daily. Retrieved 2025-09-16.
  14. ^ Merican, Sara (2024-09-03). "Korea's Finecut Boards Park Hoon-Jung's Upcoming Feature 'Tristes Tropiques'". Deadline. Retrieved 2026-03-09.
  15. ^ 김명민X이신영X박유림X박해수, 박훈정 신작 '슬픈 열대' 캐스팅 [Kim Myung-min X Lee Shin-young X Park Yoo-rim X Park Hae-soo cast in Park Hoon-jung's new film 'Sad Tropics'] (in Korean). SBS Entertainment News. October 7, 2024. Retrieved September 15, 2025 – via Naver.
  16. ^ Merican, Sara (2024-09-03). "Korea's Finecut Boards Park Hoon-Jung's Upcoming Feature 'Tristes Tropiques'". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-09-15.
  17. ^ "We Complete the 2025 line-up: Guillermo del Toro, Yorgos Lanthimos, Park Chan-wook, Carmen Maura, and Other Big Names in Contemporary Fantastic Genre | Sitges Film Festival". sitgesfilmfestival.com. Retrieved 2025-09-16.
  18. ^ ‘만약에 우리’ 온기 이어갈까…‘휴민트’·‘왕과 사는 남자’ 출격 대기 [韓 영화 겨울나기①] (in Korean). Retrieved 2026-02-12 – via Naver.
  19. ^ "Tristes Tropiques". sitgesfilmfestival.com.
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