# Na Hong-jin's 'Hope': A Cosmic Korean Sci-Fi Epic

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Podcast: [Europe News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now](https://stenobird.com/podcast/europe-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7498547)
Published: 2026-05-19T00:22:49+00:00
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## Resource

Hope is a groundbreaking Korean sci-fi film directed by Na Hong-jin, premiering at Cannes. Its a massive production, featuring Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander as aliens. The film, a blend of humor, action, and cosmic storytelling, follows a police chief investigating a bull attack in the Korean DMZ. Na Hong-jin, known for The Wailing, has been working on this project for years, with a sequel already written and set in space. The film aims to introduce Nas work to a wider audience, starting with themes of xenophobia and immigrant struggles. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/77ffe438e8474767

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