Cruel Optimism (2026)

Cruel Optimism is a film from 2026. It is catalogued under Drama.

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.

TMDB records an audience rating of 0.0/10.

Release date: April 30, 2026 · Runtime: 61 minutes · Original language: Korean

Director: Shin Mok-ya · Cast: Moon Hye-in, Go Jae-hyun, Lee Joo-young, Jang Yo-hoon, Kim Min-sik

Genres: Drama