Competition

Competition section features 14 films from Korea, Japan, China, Indonesia, Iran, Uzbekistan and Taiwan, showcasing the current landscape of Asian cinema and exploring new possibilities of cinematic language.
World Premiere Beach Fictions
Competition
Beach Fictions Beach Fictions
LIM Hayeon
  • Korea
  • 2026
  • 144min
  • New Currents Award Special Mention
World Premiere Between Two Lovers
Competition
Between Two Lovers Between Two Lovers
HIROSE Nanako
  • Japan
  • 2026
  • 128min
  • APM 2023 Selection
World Premiere The Day After Sunday
Competition
The Day After Sunday The Day After Sunday
KATO Takuya
  • Japan
  • 2026
  • 82min
World Premiere The First Taste of Loneliness
Competition
The First Taste of Loneliness The First Taste of Loneliness
GU You
  • China
  • 2026
  • 135min
  • Busan Award for Best Actor, Busan Award for Artistic Contribution
World Premiere Hilol
Competition
Hilol Hilol
Botir ABDURAKHMANOV
  • Uzbekistan
  • 2026
  • 87min
World Premiere IBUKU
Competition
IBUKU IBUKU
Eddie CAHYONO
  • Indonesia / Japan
  • 2026
  • 96min
  • Busan Award Special Jury Prize, APM 2015 Selection
Long Long Night
Competition
Long Long Night Long Long Night
YOUM Kyubock
  • Korea
  • 2026
  • 99min
World Premiere Midday Meal
Competition
Midday Meal Midday Meal
Majid MAJIDI
  • Iran
  • 2026
  • 133min
  • Busan Award for Best Film
BNK부산은행
제네시스
네스프레소
한맥
네이버
CGV
파라다이스 호텔 부산
한국거래소
드비치골프클럽 주식회사
트립닷컴
아이앱 스튜디오
두산트리븐센텀
팔라티움
Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism
Busan Metropolitan City
Korean Film Council
BUSAN CINEMA CENTER