Actress Han Sun-hwa expressed her excitement about attending the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) with the film 'Day and Night.'
On October 6, a press conference and screening for the opening film 'Day and Night' took place at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae. The event featured director Kim Jong-kwan and actors Kim Min-ha, Joo Jong-hyuk, Han Sun-hwa, Jang Ryul, Shim Eun-kyung, Jeon So-young, and Kim Dong-hwi.
Han Sun-hwa shared, "It feels like the director has given me a gift. In fact, today is my birthday," reflecting on her emotions regarding the film's selection as the opening feature.
She continued, "It’s a big deal to be chosen as the opening film for the Busan International Film Festival, my hometown festival, and I feel like I received a gift through the director's work."
Han, a longtime fan of director Kim Jong-kwan, reminisced about receiving the script for 'Day and Night.'
"I received the script from the director in Busan. I was in Busan for a film festival at the time, and it was amazing to have the opportunity to read the script. I really liked the director's previous works, 'The Table' and 'Worst Day,' and I felt happy thinking, 'I can be a part of this?'
Meanwhile, 'Day and Night' is a film that captures the delightful and straightforward conversations of four couples in a café during the transition from summer to autumn. The film utilizes the unique characteristics of a café, where various people come and go, to portray the individual narratives and atmospheres of the characters with a lively rhythm. It is the latest work from director Kim Jong-kwan, known for films like 'Worst Day,' 'The Table,' and 'Josee.'
The 31st Busan International Film Festival runs from October 6 to 15, showcasing a diverse selection of 316 films from 59 countries, including 69 films in the Community BIFF section. The opening film was 'Day and Night,' while the closing film will feature the award-winning work from the festival.
On October 6, a press conference and screening for the opening film 'Day and Night' took place at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae. The event featured director Kim Jong-kwan and actors Kim Min-ha, Joo Jong-hyuk, Han Sun-hwa, Jang Ryul, Shim Eun-kyung, Jeon So-young, and Kim Dong-hwi.
Han Sun-hwa shared, "It feels like the director has given me a gift. In fact, today is my birthday," reflecting on her emotions regarding the film's selection as the opening feature.
She continued, "It’s a big deal to be chosen as the opening film for the Busan International Film Festival, my hometown festival, and I feel like I received a gift through the director's work."
Han, a longtime fan of director Kim Jong-kwan, reminisced about receiving the script for 'Day and Night.'
"I received the script from the director in Busan. I was in Busan for a film festival at the time, and it was amazing to have the opportunity to read the script. I really liked the director's previous works, 'The Table' and 'Worst Day,' and I felt happy thinking, 'I can be a part of this?'
Meanwhile, 'Day and Night' is a film that captures the delightful and straightforward conversations of four couples in a café during the transition from summer to autumn. The film utilizes the unique characteristics of a café, where various people come and go, to portray the individual narratives and atmospheres of the characters with a lively rhythm. It is the latest work from director Kim Jong-kwan, known for films like 'Worst Day,' 'The Table,' and 'Josee.'
The 31st Busan International Film Festival runs from October 6 to 15, showcasing a diverse selection of 316 films from 59 countries, including 69 films in the Community BIFF section. The opening film was 'Day and Night,' while the closing film will feature the award-winning work from the festival.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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