ALLEN, TEXAS (February 4, 2026) – From acclaimed filmmaker Yeon Sang-ho (Train to Busan, Peninsula) comes THE UGLY, a story of generational grief and guilt, debuting on Digital March 10 from Well Go USA Entertainment. When a documentary filmmaker discovers his missing mother’s remains after forty years, he is determined to find the truth behind her disappearance, embarking on a harrowing journey to uncover his family’s dark secrets. THE UGLY stars Park Jeong-min (Harbin, Dr. Cheon and Lost Talisman), Kwon Hae-hyo (Peninsula), Shin Hyun-been (Revelations), Im Seong-jae (Emergency Declaration), and newcomer Han Ji-hyeon. The film lands on Blu-ray™ and DVD exclusively through Amazon® on May 26.
Following its debut as an official selection at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival, THE UGLY received 10 nominations at the 2025 Blue Dragon Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director (Yeon Sang-ho), Best Actor (Park Jeong-min), Best Screenplay (Yeon Sang-ho), Best Supporting Actress (Shin Hyeon-bin), and Best Supporting Actor (Kwon Hae-hyo).
Synopsis:
From director Yeon Sang-ho (Train to Busan, Peninsula) comes a story of generational grief and guilt. One day while overseeing a documentary crew filming his blind father at work, Im Dong-hwan gets a phone call that his missing mother’s remains have been found after forty years. Determined to find the truth of her disappearance, Dong-hwan embarks on a twisted odyssey through his family’s traumatic past, uncovering dark secrets along the way.
Country of Origin: South Korea
THE UGLY has a runtime of approximately 102 minutes and is not rated.
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DVD |
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Catalog: WGU09047B |
Catalog: WGU09046D |
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UPC Code: 810199990477 |
UPC Code: 810199990460 |
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Pre-Order Date: 4/21/26 |
Pre-Order Date: 4/21/26 |
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SLP: $29.98 |
SLP: $19.99 |
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Audio: DTS HDMA 5.1 / Stereo |
Audio: 5.1 Dolby Digital / 2.0 Stereo |
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