The upcoming release “Sea Fog” has been selected as a Gala film at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). The Toronto International Film Festival will be held from September 4 through September 14.

“Sea Fog” is based on the Korean play “Haemoo” and marks the directorial debut of Shim Sung Bo.

“Haemoo” was not entirely fictitious, as it was based on actual events in which a crew of fisherman aid in the smuggling of stowaways en route to South Korea. Poor weather befalls the ship, leading to the deaths of many of the stowaways.

A harrowing tale unravels throughout the film, with Korean water police hot on the tail of the smugglers, who were motivated by money to pursue illegal activity.

“Sea Fog” is a disaster thriller which is co-written and produced by acclaimed director Bong Joon Ho. Bong Joon Ho is responsible for “The Host” and most recently, “Snowpiercer.”

Veteran actors Moon Seung Keun and Kim Yun Seok lead the cast of “Sea Fog.”

JYJ’s Park Yoochun, who recently led the action drama “Three Days,” has his first major film role in “Sea Fog.” Yoochun has gained acclaim as a leading acting idol with roles in the period drama “Sungkyunkwan Scandal” and the time slip drama “Rooftop Prince” among his most notable roles.

“Sea Fog” opens in Korean theaters on August 13. Expectations for the film are high, following the strong domestic response for the period film “Kando.”