Lee Hwan-kyung Partners with Falcon Pictures for Indonesia-Set Fatherhood Drama “Gasigogi”

South Korean director Lee Hwan-kyung has entered a production agreement with Jakarta-based Falcon Pictures to create “Gasigogi,” a drama set in Indonesia that explores paternal sacrifice. The partnership was confirmed in a recent Variety interview, and principal photography is slated to begin in the coming months.

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Lee’s 2013 feature “Miracle in Cell No. 7” achieved widespread popularity across Asia and later inspired a record-breaking Indonesian remake. Although Lee has long considered adapting the stickleback fish’s reproductive behavior—where the male guards and nourishes the eggs alone—he delayed the project because of its emotional weight. The stickleback’s life cycle provides the narrative’s central conceit, symbolizing a father’s solitary guardianship and ultimate self-sacrifice.

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• Lee Hwan-kyung – Director, noted for “Miracle in Cell No. 7.”

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• Falcon Pictures – Jakarta-based production company facilitating the Indonesia-centric story.

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• Frederica and HB Naveen – Producers at Falcon Pictures credited with championing the film’s emotional core.

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• Stickleback fish – Biological reference that informs the film’s thematic structure.

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Lee described the collaboration as driven by “emotional resonance rather than just commercial scale,” emphasizing a partnership that aligns with the story’s intimacy. He highlighted the producers’ “dedication to the heart of filmmaking,” noting that their commitment made Falcon Pictures the appropriate home for the project. Lee also indicated that the film is dedicated to his son, positioning it as a personal exploration of paternal bonds distinct from his earlier tribute to his daughter. The director’s stated objective is to craft a film that encourages audiences to reflect on the silence of their parents.

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No dissenting viewpoints or critical commentary were identified in the available source material.

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“Gasigogi” represents a deliberate cross-cultural effort to embed a Korean director’s storytelling within Indonesian cultural values of family, faith, and communal ties. By anchoring the narrative in local traditions rather than transposing Korean sentiment, the project may influence future collaborations between Korean filmmakers and Southeast Asian markets, expanding the thematic scope of regional cinema.

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Production is expected to commence within the next few months, with Falcon Pictures handling on-site logistics in Indonesia. Further updates on casting, filming locations, and release timing have not been disclosed.

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• “For a story this intimate, I sought a partnership built on emotional resonance rather than just commercial scale,” — Lee Hwan-kyung, Director

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• “I have been deeply impressed by the commitment of producers Frederica and HB Naveen. Their dedication to the heart of filmmaking is why Falcon Pictures is the only home for this story.” — Lee Hwan-kyung, Director

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• “I avoided this story for years because the weight of it was so painful,” — Lee Hwan-kyung, Director

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• “I want to create a film so honest and resonant that when the credits roll, the first thing the audience wants to do is call their father.” — Lee Hwan-kyung, Director

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