
Cruel Optimism
- 2026
- 1h 1m
- Drama
Overview
The film observes the preparations for a solo exhibition by an artist nearing his mainstream debut. Rather than centering on one protagonist, it surveys figures at different positions in the art world: a gallery director, a curator, an undebuted artist, and an art student.
Details
- Director
- Writer
- Shin Mok-yaWriter
- Original title
- 잔인한 낙관
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- April 30, 2026
- Original language
- Korean
- Countries
- South Korea

























