QCA Film: No Regret — A Gay Korean Romance

Set in Seoul, South Korea, “No Regret” centers on Sumin (Lee Young-Hoon), who leaves the orphanage where he grew up and heads to the city to study art design. After losing his job at a factory due to layoffs, he finds himself working as a prostitute in a gay bar.
Initially Sumin resists the advances of Jaemin (Lee Han), who comes from a rich and conservative family that doesn’t accept his sexual identity. Eventually Sumin succumbs to Jaemin’s advances, after they briefly experience happiness as passionate lovers,
Sumin and Jaemin’s relationship falls into heartache and tragedy because of Jaemin’s arranged marriage, which Sumni decides to thwart in a scheme involving kidnapping and murder. However, the surprise ending is as uplifting as it is bittersweet.
Check out more photos and opening dates after the jump…

“No Regret” features young, handsome, up-and-coming actors in a compelling gay love story. It has already won awards for Best Film, Best Actor, and Best Independent Director of the Year from several Korean film festivals. Love HK Film.com has called it, “”A powerful and emotionally rewarding gay romance…assuring direction and intense performances help make “No Regret” one of the best gay dramas to come out of Asia.”
The film’s opening in the U.S. in the coming weeks, but you can snag some more photos and learn more about “No Regret” from the film’s website here.
Opening Dates & Cities:
07/25/08 West Hollywood, CA Sunset 5
07/25/08 New York,NY Cinema Village
08/01/08 Palm Desert, CA Cinemas Palme d’Or
08/22/08 Portland, OR Living Room Theaters
08/29/08 San Francisco, CA Landmark Lumiere