Ryu Jun Yeol and Shin Hyun confirmed as leads for mystery thriller film Revelations by Train to Busan director

Ryu Jun Yeol and Shin Hyun Been join forces for the first time in a new Netflix mystery thriller titled Revelations. The film, directed by Yeon Sang Ho, known for his work on Train to Busan and the K-drama Hellbound, was officially announced by Netflix on June 20.

Ryu Jun Yeol and Shin Hyun have been confirmed for Revelations

Revelations centers on a pastor who is convinced he is on a divine mission to seek justice for a missing person by catching the perpetrator, while a detective haunted by visions of her deceased sister investigates the same case. The film delves into the impact of their beliefs on their choices and is based on writer Choi Gyu Seok’s webtoon.

Director Yeon Sang Ho, known for his innovative exploration of life and death in the critically acclaimed Hellbound, joins forces with writer Choi Gyu Seok to reveal a new world in Revelations. With a reputation for astute critiques of human nature in challenging times, Yeon Sang Ho will delve into the complicated connections between religion, faith and morality in this compelling film.

Additionally, Alfonso Cuarón, the celebrated Mexican director behind Gravity and the Oscar-winning Roma, will serve as executive producer for Revelations. Director Yeon Sang Ho expressed his excitement about their collaboration, highlighting their creative synergy and high expectations for the project’s potential.

Ryu Jun Yeol plays the role of Pastor Min Chan, who is guided by divine revelations. Min Chan leads a church in a small provincial town on a groundbreaking mission and faces a profound test when divine intervention reveals that Yang Rae, a visitor to the church, is his son’s kidnapper.

Shin Hyun Been plays Yeon Hee, a detective investigating Yang Rae, a suspect in a missing person case, and the mysterious Pastor Min Chan. Yeon Hee struggles with terrifying visions of her deceased sister, who was the victim of a tragic crime in the past.

More about Ryu Jun Yeol and Shin Hyun Been

Ryu Jun Yeol is a versatile South Korean actor, activist and photographer. He started his acting journey in independent films and gained recognition for his performance in the feature film Socialphobia. His career reached new heights with a breakout role in the critically acclaimed television series Reply 1988, which became the highest-rated drama in Korean cable television history at the time. This success earned him the Baeksang Arts Award for Best New Actor – Television, which brought him international fame.

Kwak Hyun Been, known professionally as Shin Hyun Been, is a talented South Korean actress. She started her acting career with roles in the film He’s on Duty in 2010 and the television series Warrior Baek Dong Soo. Shin gained wider fame for her performance in the popular television series Hospital Playlist.