Movie 'The Host' Draws Global Attention

Director Bong Joon-ho's new movie The Host is drawing global attention.

The movie that was highly praised by critics at Cannes Film Festival in May has been invited to the 39th SITGES International Film Festival of Catalonia, the 31st Toronto International Film Festival and the Edinburgh International Film Festival.

Hong Kong and Vancouver film festivals slated for August and September have also followed suit.

The film will soon be shown in Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, Singapore and France. The U.S., Britain, Mexico and Australia will release the flick later this year.

Reported by KBS WORLD Radio

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