We continue with our twenty recommended Asian shorts from the Busan International Short Film Festival, which will take place from April 25 – 30, 2024 in Busan, Korea.

You can read the first part of this article HERE.

Ironman Triathlon by Cho Heesoo – Korea | 2024 – 28 minutes | World Premiere

The Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics stadium has been left in ruins after its glory days. A non-linear live broadcast of three elite athletes receiving the baton in the triathlon of ‘running-cycling-swimming’ unfolds. (BISFF 2024)

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Leave Me Not by Lee Hyojung – Korea | 2024 – 28 minutes | World Premiere

Due to a terrible accident, Yeojin becomes paralyzed in her lower body. Kang, her closest friend, wants to help her. Yeojin, who wants to be alone, and Kang, who cannot leave her alone, find themselves in conflict with each other. (BISFF 2024)

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LUNA by Kim Hyejin – Korea | 2023 – 25 minutes

Luna, a university student making pocket money from babysitting, escape her routine while enjoying electronic music. Then one day, she is faced with an unexpected pregnancy. Carrying on with her daily life calmly, Luna must deal with the problem. (BISFF 2024)

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My Mother’s Story byKim Soyoung and Jang Minhee – Korea |  2023 – 15 minutes | Asian Premiere

Notsae shares childhood stories with her daughter Eunsung. She reminisces about her first love who was drafted into the military, the day electricity first arrived in the village, and her dearly missed mother. As she unravels her memories, Notsae’s longing for the irreplaceable hometown deepens. Eunsung decides to illustrate her mother’s life in a comic book. (BISFF 2024)

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PEEPER by Han Changlok – Korea | 2023 – 17 minutes | Asian Premiere

A self-proclaimed fan shows up in front of a movie director who makes so-called “uncomfortable” films. The fan offers to provide the director with inspiration, unraveling a story about a little girl and a stable. (BISFF 2024)

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Pushup by Ryu Hocheol – Korea | 2023 – 16 minutes | World Premiere

Shinwoo, who can’t do push-ups, likes Eunhee, who is good at push-ups. However, when Eunhee offers to teach him push-ups, Shinwoo pushes her away and confronts memories he had been trying to avoid. (BISFF 2024)

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Slaughter by Yun Doyeong – Korea | 2023 – 26 minutes

Unable to fit in with the strong men in the slaughterhouse, Sangwoo decides to escape with a timid cow similar to himself. (BISFF 2024)

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Summer Vacation by Kim Minseong – Korea | 2023 – 28 minutes

Sooyeon is going to prepare ribs for the 10 year anniversary of her mother’s death. However, in the midst of preparations, Sooyeon’s stepmother, Youngeun, visits to help in place of Sooyeon’s busy father. Sooyeon understands Youngeun’s intention, but the situation is uncomfortable. As a day passes amidst consideration and apologies, the morning of the memorial service dawns. (BISFF 2024)

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The Golden Age Again by Kim Ahyeon – Korea | 2024 – 16 minutes | World Premiere

I have dedicated more than half my life to work. Now that retirement is approaching, I find myself at a loss, lacking confidence. Yet, I still carry dreams overshadowed by my career. Through a young man in his 20s who reminds me of the person I was 30 years ago, I try to realize that my dreams are still within reach. After all this time, I wonder if I can pursue those dreams once again. Why not? Age doesn’t matter. (BISFF 2024)

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ThreeTwoOne by jang Heajin – Korea | 2024 – 29 minutes | World Premiere

Our protagonist, Hana has a twin sister, Yeong, who was born 3 minutes earlier. Strangely, what happens to Yeong also happens to Hana in exactly 3 days. Then one day, Hana witnesses Yeong’s sudden death. As she looks for the reason for Yeong’s death, Hana realizes she might die in 3 days too. Running away aimlessly, Hana finds herself in a distant place where she suddenly hears a strange voice… It’s a narration interpreting her entire life! (BISFF 2024)

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You can read the first part of this article HERE.

For more information, please visit: https://www.bisff.org/eng/