Cruel Optimism

(2026)

Genres: Drama

Year: 2026

Runtime: 61 мин

Country: South Korea

Director: 신목야

Cast: 문혜인, 고재현

Plot

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.