Entertainment · October 30, 2026
Tokyo: Finecut Inks Deals for Justin H. Min’s ‘Journey There,’ Hong Sangsoo’s ‘Nowhere to Lay My Eyes’
Seoul-based sales company Finecut has secured multiple international distribution deals for two films: 'Journey There,' starring Justin H. Min, and Hong Sangsoo’s award-winning 'Nowhere to Lay My Eyes.' The deals were announced during TIFFCOM, the content market associated with the Tokyo International Film Festival. 'Journey There' marks Min’s first Korean production, while 'Nowhere to Lay My Eyes' continues to expand its global footprint following its success at the Locarno Film Festival.
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Finecut is the Seoul-based sales company handling international rights for both films.
- 'Journey There' stars Justin H. Min.
- 'Nowhere to Lay My Eyes' was directed by Hong Sangsoo and won awards at the Locarno Film Festival.
- 'Journey There' has been sold to Japan (KDDI Corporation), Taiwan (Andrews Film), Mongolia (Izagur Media), and Israel (Lev Cinema).
- Kairos Distribution acquired inflight rights for 'Journey There.'
- 'Journey There' is Justin H. Min's first Korean production.
Reported by only some outlets
- The Hollywood Reporter and Variety identify the director of 'Journey There' as Kim Jin-yu.
- The Hollywood Reporter notes 'Journey There' opened in South Korea on Oct. 28.
- Variety specifies 'Nowhere to Lay My Eyes' was a triple prizewinner at the 79th Locarno Film Festival.
- Variety details specific buyers for 'Nowhere to Lay My Eyes': Carlotta Films (France), Mimosa Films (Japan), Kligger (Argentina), and The Stone and the Plot (Portugal).
- Variety lists prior sales for Hong’s film to North America, Austria, China, Spain, Taiwan, and the U.K.
Confirmed
- Finecut is the sales agent for 'Journey There' and 'Nowhere to Lay My Eyes.'
- Justin H. Min stars in 'Journey There.'
- 'Journey There' sold to KDDI (Japan), Andrews Film (Taiwan), Izagur Media (Mongolia), and Lev Cinema (Israel).
- 'Nowhere to Lay My Eyes' won awards at the Locarno Film Festival.
Reported
- 'Journey There' opened in South Korea on Oct. 28. (The Hollywood Reporter)
- 'Nowhere to Lay My Eyes' was a triple prizewinner at the 79th Locarno Film Festival. (Variety)
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