Red Carpet

Red Carpet

Year: 2014

Runtime: 78 mins

Language: Persian

An aspiring artist named Reza dreams of attending the Cannes Film Festival and meeting legendary filmmakers. He journeys to Paris with his screenplay, hoping to present it to Steven Spielberg and Woody Allen. However, after losing his funds due to a compatriot, Reza finds himself stranded in Cannes, unable to meet his idols and longing for home in Iran.

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1

Jung-woo's difficult start and his father's discontent

Jung-woo is a film director who loves cinema but has spent ten years stuck making erotic films. His bedridden father is visibly dissatisfied with his career, adding emotional pressure to his choices. This setup puts him at a crossroads between commercial work and artistic dreams.

early career Jung-woo's studio
2

Eun-soo returns to Korea and shares a living arrangement

Former child actress Eun-soo moves back to Korea and, after catching a fake rental trap, ends up rooming with Jung-woo. The arrangement forces them to share space while she sorts out her career. Their daily cohabitation starts blurring professional boundaries.

shortly after her arrival Jung-woo's apartment
3

Discovery of Jung-woo's dream project

Eun-soo discovers the screenplay for Jung-woo's dream project 'An Officer and A Nurse' and realizes he is the writer. This revelation connects their personal lives with a shared artistic goal. It plants the seeds for a deeper collaboration.

shortly after moving in Jung-woo's workspace
4

Open casting incident and budding romance

Eun-soo stumbles into a porn open casting at Jung-woo's office, unaware of his true profession. He guides her with real casting calls and helps her practice monologues, and their professional rapport begins to bloom into something warmer.

during the casting period Jung-woo's office
5

Eun-soo lands a role and a projector gift

After the open casting, Eun-soo lands a role, and she gifts Jung-woo a projector as thanks for his help. The gesture marks a shift from professional mentorship to a personal bond.

shortly after casting studio/home
6

Reshoots and heartbreak

Back at home, Eun-soo discovers a steamed silhouette of a woman by the door and learns Jung-woo had brought the porn crew back for reshoots due to budget constraints. Feeling betrayed, she suddenly disappears from his life.

immediately after returning home Eun-soo's apartment
7

Jung-woo's bar night and time-lapse

Jung-woo sulks in a bar as time passes, watching Eun-soo’s star rise and her newfound popularity take shape. The montage-like moment shows the widening gap between their worlds and his own stalled dreams.

months later bar
8

Decision to quit porn and pursue the dream together

Jung-woo and his crew summon the courage to quit their porn work and commit to producing 'An Officer and A Nurse' as a serious project. They begin reorganizing their team and resources toward the dream.

shortly after the bar scene office/studio
9

Reconciliation and collaboration

Eun-soo and Jung-woo reconcile over the misunderstanding and start working together again on the project. However, paparazzi begin to shadow their relationship, threatening Eun-soo's image.

soon after decision to quit studio
10

Press conference and blessing

To protect Eun-soo's image while standing by their work, Jung-woo holds a press conference denouncing any romance between them but refusing to denounce the films they've made. His father finally blesses him to pursue his dream.

shortly after the paparazzi issue press conference; father’s home
11

Festival circuit and Busan premiere

Their film begins making the festival circuit, landing a spot in a small community festival in Busan on the same day Eun-soo's new film premieres. The team races to the festival as invitations arrive and reporters tail them.

festival day Busan festival circuit
12

Confession, embrace, and future prospects

At the Busan screening, Jung-woo finally confesses his love for Eun-soo and they embrace as the project gathers momentum. The film later wins acclaim at major festivals and the crew finds success in mainstream cinema and abroad.

festival day; after Busan festival; later festivals

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