Searchlight Pictures Developing “The Eyes Are The Best Part” Movie

Searchlight Pictures is developing a brand new film based on Monika Kim’s bestselling novel, “The Eyes Are The Best Part”.

This upcoming film follows Ji-won, whose life is in disarray. Her father’s affair has ripped the family to shreds, leaving her to piece their crappy lives back together. Then her mother’s new white boyfriend enters the scene, bragging about his knowledge of Korean culture. As he swaggers around their claustrophobic apartment, ogling her teenage sister, Ji-won’s grip on reality begins to slip. She finds herself growing obsessed with his brilliant blue eyeballs, resolving to do the one thing that will save her family – and curb her cravings.

The movie is going to be written and directed by Greta Lee, who will be making her feature directorial debut. Greta has previously starred in “Past Lives” and will star in the upcoming fourth season of “The Morning Show”, along with Disney’s “Tron: Ares”.

“The Eyes Are The Best Part” will be produced by Matt Jackson and Joanna Lee, who will be producing through Jackson Pictures, along with Lulu Wang and Dani Melia. Monika Kim will also be an executive producer on the movie.

No other details on this movie, such as when it will be released, or if it will get a theatrical release or if it will be released directly onto Disney+ and Hulu.

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