Man-su has worked hard to create the perfect life for himself: a house with a garden, a harmonious marriage, talented children, and enough time for his bonsai hobby. But when AI suddenly replaces his job, he and his family have to give up all kinds of amenities: his wife's tennis lessons, their Netflix subscription, and even their two golden retrievers are no longer affordable. And the longer the family man writes job applications in vain, the closer he comes to losing his beloved home. Finally, he realizes that the problem is not the lack of jobs, but the number of competitors. Man-su has no choice but to get rid of his competitors in a very creative way.

With NO OTHER CHOICE, Park Chan-wook has created a razor-sharp symphony of the absurd – visually brilliant and bitingly funny. A film like a wild rollercoaster: comedy, crime, thriller – and already a cult film!

With 100 nominations and 19 awards to date, NO OTHER CHOICE is South Korea's entry in the "Best International Feature Film" category at the 98th Academy Awards.

KOR 2025, 139 min., FSK: 16
Organizer: Wiesbadener Kinofestival e. V.