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No Other Choice

Original releaseCinemas

Sep 24, 2025 · Theatrical release

In Park Chan-wook's film, Lee Byung-hun plays laid-off office worker Man-su, who seeks new employment to protect his family and home.[1][2]

Featured cast
Lee Byung-hunSon Ye-jinPark Hee-soonLee Sung-minYeom Hye-ranCha Seung-won

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Film release and viewing information

No Other Choice Basic information
NameNo Other Choice [1][2]
TypeFilm[1][2]
ReleaseSep 24, 2025[1][2]
Original broadcast / releaseOriginal releaseCinemas[1][2]
Featured castLee Byung-hun · Son Ye-jin · Park Hee-soon · Lee Sung-min · Yeom Hye-ran · Cha Seung-won[1][2]
Based onThe Ax by Donald E. Westlake[1][2]
Running time138 minutes (official work information)[1]
DirectorPark Chan-wook[1]
Official linksNo Other Choice: Man-su role, production team and Korean release date

Story

After losing a long-held job, Man-su becomes determined to find work and restore his former life. His desire to protect his family collides with increasingly extreme choices. This black comedy brings job competition and personal anxiety into an unsettling collision. [1]

Official teaser & trailer

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Lee Byung-hun's role

Man-su loses a satisfying everyday life after being fired and becomes absorbed in finding another job. His wish to protect his family conflicts with extreme choices. [1] [2]

Korean opening and festivals

The Korean theatrical opening was September 24, 2025. Selection for the Venice competition and as the Busan opening film are recorded separately from the domestic theatrical release. [1] [2]

What to watch for

  • Notice the gap between Man-su’s explanations and his actions. His desperation can create moments of deeply uncomfortable humor.
  • Consider what actions the goal of protecting a family is used to justify. Comparisons with the source novel can wait until after viewing the film. [1]

Official viewing information

Open the official TVING work and replay page. Select an episode or the full film, check regional availability, subtitles and access conditions, then play. [3]

Free viewing and access conditions

Check the viewing conditions for No Other Choice on the official TVING viewing page above. A public trailer does not imply free access to the full film. [3] [4]

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Latest recorded activity · Sep 24, 2025
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    No Other Choice

    In Park Chan-wook's film, Lee Byung-hun plays laid-off office worker Man-su, who seeks new employment to protect his family and home.

    Source: No Other Choice: Man-su role, production team and Korean release date ↗Source: No Other Choice coverage after Korean release ↗Verified 2026-11-13

People involved

People

Lee Byung-hun LEE Byung-hun

Lee Byung-hun is a film and television actor. His roles include Young-tak in Concrete Utopia, the Front Man in Squid Game 3 and Man-su in No Other Choice.

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Official information

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References and sources

Verified: Nov 14, 2026 · Facts are based on the sources below.

  1. No Other Choice: Man-su role, production team and Korean release date CJ Newsroom / CJ ENM · Accessed 2026-11-13
  2. No Other Choice coverage after Korean release Yonhap News · Accessed 2026-11-13
  3. No Other Choice: official TVING work and replay TVING · Accessed 2026-11-14
  4. No Other Choice official video CJ ENM Movie · Accessed 2026-11-14

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