Cruel Optimism(2026)

Name: Cruel Optimism
Director: Shin Mok-ya
Genre: Drama
Released: 2026-01-01
Duration: 61 min
Cast: Moon Hye-in, Go Jae-hyun

Moon Hye-in Go Jae-hyun

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.