Korean Cinema Today – Vision Selections Revealed!

The 29th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has revealed 12 selections for Korean Cinema Today – Vision, which will lead the future of Korean cinema.

Korean Cinema Today: 12 World Premieres

Discovering Original Korean Independent Films
A Platform for Promising New Directors

Korean Cinema Today – Vision is a section that showcases exceptional artistic Korean independent films by emerging directors. After being screened as the world premiere at the Busan International Film Festival, selections have historically received significant attention in the domestic and international film industries, primarily through official releases in Korea or invitations to prestigious international film festivals.

This year’s Korean Cinema Today – Vision is notable for selecting outstanding new works by talented directors discovered through the Busan International Film Festival in previous years and also featuring debut works of emerging directors entering the festival for the first time. As the Korean Cinema Today – Vision section continues to build a Korean independent film industry tradition, it highlights the growing significance as the stage for discovering new talent. 

Director Hwang In-won's Journey to Face Them captures the psychological complexities of a character living in the aftermath of sexual violence. Director Jo Heeyoung's Merely Known as Something Else tells the story of a man who disappeared one day and the three women entangled with him for different reasons, presented with meticulous emotion and a unique format.

Director Kang Mija's Spring Night is based on the novel of the same name by Kwon Yeo-Sun and portrays a poetic state of unconditional love between an alcoholic woman and a man suffering from rheumatism.

Director Kim Hyo-eun's Tango at Dawn reflects on the relationships of three women working in a factory, and their relationships and attitudes in life are portrayed by their very different personalities.

Director Lee Jong-su’s Inserts depicts the story of a man and woman who meet on a film set and are drawn to each other; the narratives are expressed through unexpected situations, witty dialogue, and quirky rhythm.

Director Park Songyeol's Kike Will Hit a Home Run depicts a story of a couple who moved to a new house but struggled due to financial difficulties, presented humorously yet eerily.

Director Lee Hanju’s The Waves of Winter captures the story of a woman returning to her hometown, which she neglected for many years, and a man who follows her traces. The film is notable for using a lyrical flow and a sudden twist.

Director Kim Sung-yoon's Fragment unfolds a poignant and intense story about the children of both the murderer and victim living in the same village, dealing with the pain, conflict, or miracles the characters face.

Director Lee Jeahan’s The face of Hwanhee constructs a fascinating world, divided into four chapters like a collection of short stories.

Director Lee Ran-hee’s The Final Semester is a coming-of-age film that tells a touching story of vocational school students as they gain work experience at a small company and navigate their journey to adulthood.

With great anticipation for these features of Korean Cinema Today – Vision section, the 29th Busan International Film Festival will be held from Oct 2 (Wed) to Oct 11 (Fri) at Busan Cinema Center.

▶ The 29th Busan International Film Festival | Oct 2 (Wed) – Oct 11 (Fri)

▶ The 19th Asian Contents & Film Market | Oct 5 (Sat) – Oct 8 (Tues)