South Korean mystery thriller “The Ugly” (“Eolgul”) arrives to Russian cinemas on 22 January 2026.
“The Ugly” is a 2025 South Korean mystery thriller written and directed by Yeon Sang-ho. Based on Yeon’s 2018 graphic novel of the same name, the film stars Park Jeong-min in dual roles as Im Young-gyu, a blind yet extraordinarily skilled artisan, and his son, Im Dong-hwan, as Dong-hwan unearths long-buried truths surrounding the mysterious death of his mother—kept hidden for four decades. The cast also includes Kwon Hae-hyo, Shin Hyun-been, Im Seong-jae, and Han Ji-hyun.
The Russian release comes at a moment when Korean screen content continues to draw noticeable attention in the country, particularly among younger audiences, reflecting a broader rise in interest in contemporary East Asian popular culture.