Following a harrowing encounter with a gang that ultimately lands him in the hospital, a lawyer suddenly emerges, claiming to represent his long-lost father.

However, during the flight, Marco finds himself in an unsettling encounter with a mysterious individual who possesses an uncanny knowledge beyond what initially meets the eye.

[8][9] Upon Marco's arrival in South Korea, he is immediately ambushed by an unnamed assassin known only as "Nobleman," the very same individual he had an unsettling encounter with on the plane.

[28][29] On May 17, 2023 Screendaily reported that The Childe was sold to several international distributors, including Well Go USA (North America), MovieCloud (Taiwan), Sahamongkolfilm International (Thailand), Laon Company+ (the Philippines), Encore Inflight, and Clover Films (Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, East Timor, Hong Kong, and Macau).

[36][37] On August 21, 2023, it was announced that The Childe had been chosen as the opening film for L'Étrange Festival - XXIXème édition in Paris, France, making its European premiere on September 5 at the Forum des Images.

[53] On April 8th, Kim Seon-ho made a surprise appearance at the Japan premiere, joining Korean culture journalist Masayuki Furuya [jp] for a stage greeting attended by around 600 people.

Furthermore, an exhibition showcasing Kim's film costumes were held at Marunouchi Piccadilly in Shinjuku, Tokyo, and Namba Parks Cinema, Osaka.

[58] In February 2024, The Childe premiered on terrestrial TV on SBS channel as part of the 2024 Lunar New Year holiday special film.

"[65] Cary Darling of Houston Chronicle stated that, "This twisty thriller...is what might happen if Quentin Tarantino, with a bit of an assist from John Woo, Park Chan-wook's Old Boy and the spirit of Alfred Hitchcock, had directed an episode of Succession.

"[66] Newsen reported audience reviews, with some stating, "Exciting chase action, unpredictable story, and a feast of attractive characters."

The film The Childe is receiving enthusiastic acclaim, with actual audience members expressing their thoughts such as, "2 hours without a dull moment" and another viewer mentioning, "Director Park Hoon-jung's action, a touch of black comedy, and a new frontier in noir."

It is worth noting that The Childe is the only film among the top 10 box office hits that is not accessible to young audiences (R-Rated).