Draft:Three of a Kind (Upcoming film)


Three of a Kind
Hangul
랜드
Lit.Land
RRRaendeu
MRRaendŭ
Directed byHan Dong-wook
Starring
Production
companies
  • Story Rooftop[1]
  • Sanai Pictures[1]
Distributed byPlus M Entertainment[1]
CountrySouth Korea
LanguageKorean

Three of a Kind (Korean: 랜드) is an upcoming South Korean crime film directed by Han Dong-wook. It features an ensemble cast led by Yum Jung-ah, Cha Joo-young, and Kim Hye-yoon.[2] It follows a three women who plan a desperate bank heist to escape poverty, only for everything to go wrong in unexpected ways.

Plot

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The film tells the story of a three women who lives in a declining mining community overshadowed by a nearby casino. Hwa-sook, Chun-ja, Do-yeon, who are each grappling with personal and financial hardship amid worsening local economic conditions. As their circumstances grow increasingly desperate, the women strangers at first cross paths and form an unlikely alliance.

Facing limited opportunities and mounting pressure, they decide to carry out a bank robbery in hopes of escaping their situation. However, the plan soon unravels, and what begins as a calculated act of desperation escalates into a far more dangerous series of events.

Cast

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A weary, hardened woman in her later years who has been worn down by long-term financial instability and personal hardship.
A bold and impulsive woman who is deeply influenced by the casino-driven economy that now dominates the town.
A young bank employee trapped in an unstable economic environment with limited prospects.
A skilled former blasting engineer who used to work in coal mines, specializing in demolition work.
A young man struggling under a mountain of debt.

Production

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Development

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The film is directed by Han Dong-wook, known for his previous works such as Man in Love (2014) and The Worst of Evil (2023), for which he won the Best Director award in the TV category at the 60th Baeksang Arts Awards. It is produced by Sanai Pictures and distributed by Plus M Entertainment.[10]

Casting

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On August 12, 2025, Yum Jung-ah, Cha Joo-young, and Kim Hye-yoon were officially announced as the film’s lead cast. The project also marks a reunion between Yum and Kim, who previously appeared together in SKY Castle (2018-2019).[11]

On September 9, Park Sung-woong, Park Yoon-ho, and Im Seong-jae were added to the cast. Later the same month, it was reported that Kim Nam-gil and Yoon Kyung-ho would make special appearances, further strengthening the film’s cast.[9]

Filming

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Principal photography began in the second half of 2025. A script reading session was held on August 12, 2025, with the main cast and production team in attendance.[12]

Release

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The film is scheduled for release in the second half of the year as part of Plus M Entertainment's 2026 movie lineup[13][14]

References

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  1. 1 2 3 "랜드 (LAND)". Cine 21. May 15, 2026.
  2. Oh Gi-beum (August 13, 2025). "염정아·차주영·김혜윤이 그릴, 화끈한 범죄 영화 '랜드'" ['Land,' a fiery crime film starring Yeom Jung-ah, Cha Joo-young, and Kim Hye-yoon.]. Vogue Korea (in Korean). Retrieved May 15, 2026 via Naver.
  3. Jo Yeon-kyung (August 12, 2026). "[단독] '열일' 염정아, 女케이퍼물 '랜드' 리더 출격" [[Exclusive] Busy actress Yeom Jung-ah is set to lead the female-led caper film “Land.”]. JTBC (in Korean). Retrieved May 15, 2026 via Naver.
  4. Jo Yeon-kyung (August 12, 2025). "[단독] 잘나가는 차주영, 또 파격 변신 예고 '랜드' 주연 낙점" [[Exclusive] Rising star Cha Joo-young sets for another bold transformation, confirmed as lead in “Land”]. JTBC (in Korean). Retrieved May 15, 2026 via Naver.
  5. Jo Yeon-kyung (August 12, 2025). "[단독] '다작 행보' 김혜윤, 공포 이어 범죄물 접수 '랜드' 합류" [[Exclusive] Prolific actress Kim Hye-yoon joins the cast of “Land,” expanding her work into crime films following her recent venture into horror.]. JTBC (in Korean). Retrieved May 15, 2026 via Naver.
  6. Jeong Ga-young (September 9, 2026). "[단독] 박성웅, 염정아 남편 된다…영화 '랜드' 합류" [[Exclusive] Park Sung-woong joins the film “Land,” where he will play the husband of Yeom Jung-ah.]. Sports World (in Korean). Retrieved May 15, 2026 via Naver.
  7. Jeong Ga-young (September 9, 2025). "[단독] '라이징 스타' 박윤호, '랜드'로 스크린 데뷔…염정아와 母子 호흡" [Exclusive] Rising star Park Yoon-ho makes his screen debut with “Land,” where he will play a mother–son role alongside Yeom Jung-ah.]. Sports World (in Korean). Retrieved May 10, 2026 via Naver.
  8. Kang Hyo-jin (September 10, 2025). "[단독]'서초동' 임성재, 영화 '랜드' 합류…열일 행보" [Im Sung-jae joins the film “Land,” continuing his busy acting streak following “Seocho-dong.”]. SPOTV News (in Korean). Retrieved May 15, 2026 via Naver.
  9. 1 2 3 Jo Yeon-kyung (September 5, 2025). "[단독] 김남길·윤경호 '랜드' 특출 지원사격…오늘(5일) 고사" [[Exclusive] Kim Nam-gil and Yoon Kyung-ho to make special appearances in “Land”; script reading ceremony held today (5th).]. JTBC (in Korean). Retrieved May 15, 2026 via Naver.
  10. Kim Ji-ho (August 12, 2025). "염정아·차주영·김혜윤, 환상 조합…'랜드', 은행강도 3人이 온다" [Yum Jung-ah, Cha Joo-young, and Kim Hye-yoon, a perfect combination… “Land” brings three bank robbers.]. Dispatch (in Korean). Retrieved May 16, 2026.
  11. Yoo Seung-ha (February 10, 2026). "'23.8% 신화' 두 주역, 8년 만에 다시 뭉쳤다…강도 변신한 '범죄 오락 영화'" [The two stars behind the ‘23.8% ratings phenomenon’ reunite after eight years… transforming into robbers in a crime entertainment film.]. Twig24 (in Korean). Retrieved May 16, 2026.
  12. Jo Yeon-gyeong (August 12, 2025). "[단독] 염정아·차주영·김혜윤 '랜드'로 뭉친다…오늘(12일) 리딩(종합)" [[Exclusive] Yum Jung-ah, Cha Joo-young, and Kim Hye-yoon reunite in “Land”… script reading held today (12th) (comprehensive)]. JTBC (in Korean). Retrieved May 16, 2026.
  13. Lee Young-sil (January 2, 2026). "관객 다시 극장으로… 대형 배급사들의 올해 전략" [Audiences Back to Theaters… Major Distributors’ Strategies for This Year]. Sisa Journal (in Korean). Retrieved June 14, 2026 via Naver.
  14. "Movie New & Upcoming". Plus M Megabox. June 14, 2026. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
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