Cruel Optimism

Name: Cruel Optimism
Director: Shin Mok-ya
Genre: Drama
Released: 2026-04-30
Duration: 61 min
Rating: 0
Cast: Moon Hye-in, Go Jae-hyun

HDIMDB: 0.0

Cruel Optimism (2026) is a drama directed by Shin Mok-ya rated 0.0/10.

The film observes the preparations for a solo exhibition by an artist nearing his mainstream debut. Rather than centering on one protagonist, it surveys figures at different positions in the art world: a gallery director, a curator, an undebuted artist, and an art student.

Released: 2026-04-30

Duration: 1h 1m

Genre: Drama

Country: South Korea

Director: Shin Mok-ya

Writer: Shin Mok-ya

Cast: Moon Hye-in, Go Jae-hyun

Production: Korea National University of Arts