Lim Hwa-yeong lands leading role in movie 'The Tooth and the Nail'

The up and coming actressLim Hwa-yeonghas landed leading role for the crime thriller movie, 'The Tooth and the Nail'.

Multiple insiders of movie industry told TV Report, "One of the most notable new actresses on Chunmoro this year,Lim Hwa-yeonghas been cast in movie, 'The Tooth and the Nail'.

Lim Hwa-yeonghas been building her acting skills through stage plays and short films. She also captivated viewers with her elegant appearance as a commercial model for Asiana airline, which is regarded as a gateway for actresses.

She later appeared in MBC's weekend drama, 'The Legendary Witch' and directorKim Ki-duk's"One on One", directorKim Dong-hu's"Made In China", and directorKim Hwi's"The Chosen: Forbidden Cave". She is currently starring in SBS Wednesday & Thursday drama,"Yong Pal"and filming directorKim Tae-yong-I's new film,"Schoolmistress".

An insider with the movie said, "The master of thriller movie, directorJeong Sik's new film, 'The Tooth and the Nail' has an actress for leading role this time. Many actresses were eying on this role because the role has attractive screen presence. Among all the competitors,Lim Hwa-yeonggrabbed the opportunity" and "People say that if we hadLim Ji-yeonlast year, it'sLim Hwa-yeongthis year".

This movie is based on the novel with the same title by Bill S. Ballinger, 1955. A famous magician falls in love with a woman like a destiny and dreams of happy life; however he gets involved in a murder case inadvertently.

Ko Soowill play the famous magician role, Seok-jin andKim Joo-hyeoktook on the role as Do-jin, the one in the center of the murder case.Park Seong-woongwill play as a prosecutor.Lim Hwa-yeongplays Ha-yeon, the woman Seok-jin loves, who holds the key for the secrets of the murder case.

Cine Guru is the investor and distributor of this movie. 'The Tooth and the Nail' will begin filming in the first week of October.