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December 22, 2025
In No Other Choice, the real job killer is this guy
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TL;DR
- The film *No Other Choice* is about a man who resorts to murder to secure a job after being laid off.
- Director Park Chan-wook sees the film as a social critique of economic systems and the anxiety of unemployment.
- Park believes tragedy and comedy are inseparable in filmmaking.
- The addition of AI as a plot point was influenced by the lengthy production process and reflects the theme of overwhelming competition.
- Park Chan-wook drew inspiration from Donald Westlake's novel *The Ax* and his love for the film *Point Blank*.
- The director faced challenges with studio feedback, particularly regarding the believability of the protagonist's actions.
- Park's career faced difficulties after his first two films failed at the box office, leading him to work as a film critic.
- He is currently working on two new projects: a Western and a sci-fi action film.
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