The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion
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Movie Details
| Original title | 마녀 |
| Also known as | 魔女; Manyeo |
| Country | South Korea |
| Language | Korean |
| Genres | Action, Mystery, Sci-Fi |
| Release date | 27 June 2018 |
| Running time | 2hr 5min |
| Starring | Kim Da-mi, Jo Min-su, Park Hee-soon, Choi Woo-shik |
| Directed by | Park Hoon-jung |
| Written by | Park Hoon-jung |
| Produced by | Park Hoon-jung, Yeon Young-sik |
| Cinematography by | Kim Young-ho, Lee Teo |
| Edited by | Kim Chang-ju |
| Music by | Mowg |
| Production Company | Gold Moon Film Production |
| Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures |
Cast & Characters
- Kim Da-mi as Ja-yoon
- Jo Min-su as Dr. Baek
- Park Hee-soon as Mr. Choi
- Choi Woo-shik as Gwigongja (Nobleman)
- Go Min-si as Do Myung-hee
- Choi Jung-woo as Teacher Goo
- Oh Mi-hee as Teacher Goo’s wife
- Kim Byeong-ok as Police Officer Do
- Jung Da-eun as Ginmeori (Girl with long hair)
- Lee Joo Won as CEO Sung
Storyline
When a bright high school student with memory loss enters a national talent show to help her struggling family, she finds her ordinary life flipped upside down by the sudden arrival of mysterious strangers seemingly connected to her past.
About The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion Movie
The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion (Korean: 마녀) is a South Korean science fiction action horror film written and directed by Park Hoon-jung. It stars Kim Da-mi, Jo Min-su, Park Hee-soon, and Choi Woo-shik.
In June 2018, it was reported that Kim Da-mi, Jo Min-su, Choi Woo-shik and Park Hee-soon were starring for the film. Kim Da-mi was selected from 1,500 candidates to play the role.
A sequel, The Witch: Part 2. The Other One, was released on 15 June 2022.
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Budget & Box Office Collection
| Budget | US$5.5 million |
| Worldwide Collection | US$24.4 million |
Awards & Nominations
| Awards | Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd China Korea International Film Festival | Best Supporting Actress | Jo Min-su | Won |
| 2nd China Korea International Film Festival | Popularity Award | Jo Min-su | Won |
| 2nd The Seoul Awards | Best New Actress | Kim Da-mi | Won |
| 3rd London Asian Film Festival | Rising Star Award | Kim Da-mi | Won |
| 10th KOFRA Film Awards | Best New Actress | Kim Da-mi | Won |
| 18th Director’s Cut Awards | Best New Actress | Kim Da-mi | Won |
| 22nd Fantasia International Film Festival | Best Actress | Kim Da-mi | Won |
| 24th Chunsa Film Art Awards | Best New Actress | Kim Da-mi | Nominated |
| 24th Chunsa Film Art Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Jo Min-su | Nominated |
| 26th Gérardmer International Fantastic Film Festival | Syfy Jury Prize | The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion | Won |
| 27th Buil Film Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Jo Min-su | Nominated |
| 27th Buil Film Awards | Best New Actress | Kim Da-mi | Won |
| 39th Blue Dragon Film Awards | Best New Actress | Kim Da-mi | Won |
| 39th Blue Dragon Film Awards | Technical Award (Stunts) | Park Jeong-ryool & Kim Jeong-min (Stunts) | Nominated |
| 39th Fantasporto Film Festival | Best Film Orient Express | The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion | Won |
| 55th Baeksang Arts Awards | Best New Actress | Kim Da-mi | Nominated |
| 55th Baeksang Arts Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Jo Min-su | Nominated |
| 55th Grand Bell Awards | Best New Actress | Kim Da-mi | Won |
| 55th Grand Bell Awards | Best Actress | Kim Da-mi | Nominated |
| 55th Grand Bell Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Go Min-si | Nominated |
| 55th Grand Bell Awards | Technical Award | The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion | Nominated |
