'The Journey to Gyeongju' takes family on road trip for revenge

Director Kim Mi-jo described her new movie "The Journey to Gyeongju" as a story about enduring grief and the deep strength of family love.

"I was curious about how those left behind overcome the pain of loss and deal with emotional rupture.

I wanted to tell a story about people who push forward until the very end," Kim said during a press conference in Seoul, Monday.

“Ultimately, it is a story about intense love, and I believe it will reach anyone who has someone they love." "The Journey to Gyeongju" revolves around a mother, Ok-sil (Lee Jeong-eun), and her three daughters as they embark on a road trip to the historic southeastern city of Gyeongju to avenge their youngest family member, Gyeong-ju, who went missing during a school trip eight years ago.

The upcoming revenge drama is Kim's commercial feature debut.

She previously earned critical acclaim at domestic and international film festivals with her award-winning debut film "Gull” (2021).

"The story stems from a setup where four women who have never killed even an insect set out to deliver their own justice," Kim said.

"I wanted t ...