‘The Roundup: Punishment,’ ‘Real Life Fiction’ exclusively at SM Cinemas
Black Cap Pictures proudly announces its lineup in August that will open exclusively at SM Cinemas: “The Round: Punishment” (on Aug. 14) and “Real Life Fiction” (Aug. 28).
South Korea’s second biggest film so far this year, “The Roundup: Punishment” was filmed partly in the Philippines and features Korean-American actor Don Lee as monster cop Ma Seok-do as he continues to hunt vicious groups of criminals that have taken its operations outside Korea.
Known for powerful punches that earned him the nickname “monster cop,” Seok-do and his ragtag crew dive deep into the world of digital crimes resulting in new alliances as he learns more about the dark side of the worldwide web.
The hugely successful “Roundup” franchise is now on its fourth installment. Don’s breakout role in the global box-office hit “Train to Busan” gained him global recognition and has since been a scene-stealing staple in Korean films and series. His credits include roles in Marvel’s “Eternals,” “The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil,” “Unstoppable” and “Badland Hunters.”
Starring alongside Don in the film are Kim Mu-yeol (“Sweet Home”), Lee Joo-bin (“Queen of Tears”), Park Ji-hwan (“Gyeongsong Creature”) and Lee Dong-hwi (“Reply 1988”).
Piolo’s psychological drama
In the other SM exclusive release, Piolo Pascual stars in the Philippine-produced English-language film “Real Life Fiction” alongside Jasmine Curtis-Smith and Epy Quizon, with the special participation of Lav Diaz.
Directed and written by Paul Soriano, the film is an intense psychological drama on the life of famous actor Paco (Pascual), who must come to terms with what’s real and what’s not after years of being a highly celebrated actor.
Filmed at the height of the pandemic, “Real Life Fiction” further tests the cast’s depth and resilience as they navigate through real-life crises, all while fulfilling their roles to give the audience a glimpse of what most actors experience on and off the camera.
“The Roundup: Punishment” launches on Aug. 14, while “Real Life Fiction” opens on Aug. 28 exclusively at SM Cinemas.
