South Korean movie, No Other Choice, directed by Park Chan-Wook, has become South Korea`s official submission to the Best International Feature category of the Academy Awards. The Korean Film Council (KOFIC) confirmed its selection recently. The news comes just days after the Son Ye-Jin and Lee Byung-Hun starrer received a lot of critical acclaim along with a standing ovation at the Venice International Film Festival.

South Korea picks No Other Choice for Oscars

On September 3, the film was officially selected for submission. The decision was taken via a jury chaired by Parasite producer Kwak Sin-Ae. The other members included producer and president of the Producers’ Guild of Korea Lee Dong-ha (Train To Busan), director Shin Su-Won and actor Jang Hye-Jin (Parasite).

The committee reportedly discussed the elements that prompted the members to select No Other Choice. They said it was "considered the most competitive film among all entries, across all criteria" and "a highly polished black comedy, where the protagonist’s antisocial behavior, driven by his desire for home, becomes compelling." It was "the film that stands out for its outstanding quality and excellent performances."