Amazon Bullseye

Amazon Bullseye (Korean: 아마존 활명수) is a 2024 South Korean comedy film directed by Kim Chang-ju, starring Ryu Seung-ryong, Jin Seon-kyu, Yeom Hye-ran, and Go Kyung-pyo. The film was released theatrically on October 30, 2024.^[3]

Amazon Bullseye
Theatrical release poster
Hangul	아마존 활명수
Hanja	아마존 活命水
Revised Romanization	Amajon hwalmyeongsu
Directed by	Kim Chang-ju
Written by	Bae Se-young
Produced by	Choi Seon-jung Lee Jin-eun Lim Ji-young
Starring	Ryu Seung-ryong Jin Seon-kyu Yeom Hye-ran Go Kyung-pyo
Cinematography	Hong Jae-sik
Edited by	Kim Chang-ju
Music by	Kim Tae-seong Jeong Sang-woo
Production companies	Rod Pictures CJ Entertainment
Distributed by	Barunson E&A
Release date	October 30, 2024 (2024-10-30)
Running time	113 minutes
Country	South Korea
Language	Korean
Box office	US$6.5 million[1][2]

Plot

Former national archery team medalist Jin-bong, now a top candidate for corporate downsizing, is given one last chance to prove himself by his company. His journey takes him deep into the Amazon, where he narrowly escapes death and encounters three warriors, Sika, Iva, and Walbu, each possessing divine archery skills. Believing he has found his way to survival, Jin-bong teams up with Korean-descended Boledoran interpreter Bbang-sik to bring the master archers back to Korea.

Cast

• Ryu Seung-ryong as Cho Jin-bong^[4][5]
• Jin Seon-kyu as Bbang-sik^[5]
• Yeom Hye-ran as Cha Soo-hyun
• Jeon Seok-ho as Manager Park
• Lee Soon-won as Jeong-hwan
• Go Kyung-pyo as Director Choi
• Igor Pedroso as Sika
• Luan Brum as Iva
• J.B. Oliveira as Walbu
• Jo Woo-jin as Boss

Production

Filming

Principal photography started in July 2023 and concluded in November 2023, with parts of the film shot on location in the Amazon Rainforest.^[6]

Reception

Box office

As of November 7, 2024^[update], Amazon Bullseye has grossed $2,864,104 with a running total of 447,776 tickets sold.^[2]