The Fox King
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| Directed by | Woo Ming Jin |
| Written by | Woo Ming Jin |
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| Cinematography | Kong Pahurak |
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| Music by | Chapavich Temnitikul |
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Running time | 94 minutes |
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The Fox King is a 2025 drama film directed and written by Woo Ming Jin. It stars Dian Sastrowardoyo, Idan Aedan, and Hadi Putra. It is a co-production between Malaysia and Indonesia, marking the second collaboration between Woo's Greenlight Pictures with Jakarta-based KawanKawan Media, following Stone Turtle (2022).[1]
The film will have its world premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival in the Centrepiece section.
Premise
The arrival of a new teacher tests the bond between fraternal twin brothers.[2]
Cast
- Dian Sastrowardoyo as Lara
- Idan Aedan
- Hadi Putra
- Amerul Affendi
- Chew Kin Wah
Production
The project participated at the Tokyo Gap-Financing Market in October 2023, held during the Tokyo International Film Festival.[3] In November 2023, it was also selected to participate at the QCinema Project Market, held during the QCinema International Film Festival.[4]
In May 2024, it was reported that principal photography had wrapped.[5]
Release
The Fox King is set to have its world premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival in the Centrepiece section.[6]
References
- ^ Riandi, Ady Prawira (21 May 2024). Kistyarini (ed.). "Dian Sastrowardoyo Bintangi di Film The Fox King, Kolaborasi Malaysia dan Indonesia" (in Indonesian). Retrieved 7 August 2025.
- ^ Tan, Michelle (5 July 2024). "Starring Dian Sastrowardoyo, Woo Ming Jin's "The Fox King" to release next year". Cinema Online. Retrieved 7 August 2025.
- ^ Rosser, Michael (20 September 2023). "Woo Ming Jin, Aditya Assarat projects among Tokyo Gap-Financing Market 2023 titles (exclusive)". Screen International. Retrieved 7 August 2025.
- ^ Frater, Patrick (11 October 2023). "QCinema Project Market Unveils Twenty Films in Development". Retrieved 7 August 2025.
- ^ Ramachandran, Naman; Frater, Patrick (21 May 2024). "Locarno Winner Woo Ming Jin Wraps Telepathic Twins Film 'The Fox King' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 7 August 2025.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (5 August 2025). "TIFF Centrepiece Section Counts 55 Titles Including Pics Starring Shailene Woodley, Ethan Hawke, Margaret Qualley, Samara Weaving, Stephen Graham & More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 7 August 2025.
External links
- The Fox King at IMDb