Na Hong-Jin Traces ‘The Chaser,’ ‘The Wailing’ and ‘Hope’ to Bar Talk, Shamans and War Fears at Busan Masterclass

South Korean filmmaker Na Hong-Jin discussed his latest film 'Hope' at a Busan International Film Festival masterclass. He revealed that the film was inspired by his belief, around 2017, that war was imminent on the Korean peninsula due to news reports of U.S. military activity in the region. 'Hope' explores themes of war fears and societal anxiety.