# Park Chan-wook - 'No Other Choice'

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Podcast: [Awards Chatter](https://stenobird.com/podcast/awards-chatter-860565)
Published: 2026-01-08T22:07:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2977

## Resource

The South Korean master filmmaker reflects on the roots of his fascination with violence, the early struggles than prepared him for his Vengeance triogy highlighted by 'Oldboy,' and what inspired his latest film — his country's entry for the best international feature Oscar race, now among the final 15 — which reunites him with Lee Byung-hun 25 years after their joint breakthrough 'Joint Security Area.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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