State Representatives and Mayor in Attendance
A special preview of
The Tower starring
SOL Kyung-gu,
SON Ye-jin and
KIM Sang-kyung was successfully held in New Jersey in the US on January 8th. Co-run by the New York branch of ‘Joongang Daily’, the preview was held to vitalize Korean films along with the release of
The Tower in New York and New Jersey.
Figures from the Korean Consulate General in New York and Korean Cultural Service, politicians including the Senator Loretta WEINBERG, the congress person Gordon M. JOHNSON and the mayor of Palisades PARK, New Jersey, and many other people attended the event.
Viewers of the film left favorable comments; “The Tower has a very intense and moving story. The quality of Korean film impressed me once again. It was such an amazing experience.” (James TOTUNDO), “I was greatly impressed. The film reminded me of the September 11 attacks. The fire fighters’ spirit of self-sacrifice was especially outstanding.” (Jason KIM), “I was really surprised with computer graphics used in The Tower. I am looking forward to seeing more Korean films in America.” (Henry RUH), “I was deeply immersed with the actors’ fantastic acting and the story. It made me think again about the casualties and heroes of the 9/11 attacks. I hope the film becomes a huge success here in the States.” (Frank DONAHU).
The Tower has gathered interests from North Americans as it has been decided that it will be released in 13 American and Canadian cities and states, Las Vegas, San Diego, Seattle, Dallas Chicago, Atlanta, Philadelphia, New Jersey, New York, Honolulu, Vancouver, Toronto and Irvine, on January 11th.