K-Cinema Series: 박해일 Park Hae-il

Presented by Academy Museum of Motion Pictures

Decision to Leave (헤어질 결심), 2022

This series showcases eight feature films highlighting actor Park hae-il's exceptionally insightful perception of the world, its people, and their stories.

Thursday, October 29, 2026

Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
6067 Wilshire Bllvd.
Los Angeles, 90036

At the end of the 20th century, Park Hae-il's acting career kicked off on a playhouse stage. Shortly after, he debut feture film, Yim soon-rye's Waikiki Brothers (2001), put him on the map in Chungmuro, a historic landmark in Seoul for the Korean film industry. In 2002, Park garnered his first lead role in Park Chan-ok's Jealousy Is My Middle Name (2002) followed by his groundbreaking character eloquently portrayed in Bong Joon Ho's timeless crime thriller, Memories of Murder (2003).

Whether depicting a reclusive 70-year-old writer or a full-hearted teenage lead vocalist of a rock band, Park Hae-il illuminates the complexity his characters by persistently surveying multiple facets of their histories, as well as their current narratives, all articulated with a keen sensibility, inquisitive mind, and , most importantly, compassion.

In Park's storytelling, sturdiness and tenderness coexist harmoniously in every character that he portrays. His gentle gaze can hide numerous ruthless murders; his intricate gestures may be motivated by intense anger or quiet contempt. His multi faceted approach to characters guides audiences through a wide-ranging emotional landscape, awakening feelings that are unfamiliar and even, from time to time, challenging.

This film series is from October 29 to November 14, 2026. Park Hae-il will be in-person for pre/post screening conversations at the first three screening. Decision to Leave will be shown in museum's David Geffen Theater. All other films from Hansan: Rising Dragon to Jealousy Is My Middle Name will be in the museum's Ted Mann Theater. .

October 29, 7:30pm | Hansan: Rising Dragon (한산: 용의 출현) (2022)
October 30, 7:30pm | Decision to Leave (헤어질 결심) (2022)
November 1, 6:30pm | Eungyo (은교) (2012)
November 2, 8:00pm | The Last Princess (덕혜옹주) in 35mm (2016)
November 4, 8:00pm | Memories of Murder (살인의 추억) (2003)
November 8, 6:30pm | Waikiki Brothers (와이키키 브라더스) (2001)
November 9, 7:30pm | Moss (이끼) (2010)
November 14, 6:30pm | Jealousy Is My Middle Name (질투는 나의 힘) (2002)