“Spiritwalker,” a fantasy action film about a man who wakes up in a new body every twelve hours, grabbed the top spot at the South Korean box office over the weekend.
It was one of three new films to get significant releases, a possible sign that Korea’s theatrical market is steadying.Directed by Yoon Jae-kyun, “Spiritwalker” earned $2.16 million over the weekend, representing a 31% share of the overall market, according to data from Kobis, the theatrical tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council (Kofic).
Over its five opening days, it managed $2.96 million.Sales agency K-Movie has confirmed to Variety the existence of a deal to license rights on “Spiritwalker” to Hollywood producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura for English-language remake.
Further details are scarce.Disney animation film “Encanto” placed second with $1.69 million over the weekend and $$2.15 million over five days.Third place belonged to Korean title “Nothing Serious,” which scores $1.27 million
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