20 Must-see feature films from the 30th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival 2026 (Part 2)

By Asian Film Festival on July 3, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

We continue with our list of feature films shouldn’t miss at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (South Korea), which will take place from July 2 – 12, 2026.

Nameless by Jojo Hideo – Japan | 2026 – 82 minutes | Korean Premiere
Section: Signature

A horrific indiscriminate massacre erupts in broad daylight at a family restaurant and shopping arcade. The police identify a middle-aged man at the scene as the prime suspect — but the CCTV footage only deepens the mystery. People collapse around him in pools of blood, yet no weapon is ever seen in his hands. As investigators trace his movements, they learn his name is Yamada Taro, and the further they follow his trail, the more clearly the tragic arc of his life comes into focus. An inexplicable ability may be a blessing to some, but to others it becomes an unbearable curse. (Martin Lee)

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Psyche by Nam Ji-eun – Korea | 2026 – 76 minutes | World Premiere
Section: Fanta-scape

A student moving from one school to another may seem simple, but it brings more changes than one might expect. And finding a friend who truly understands you in a new environment is never as easy as it seems. In that sense, In-young is lucky. After transferring from Seoul to a rural village, she grows close to Eun-ha, a member of the track team with a cool, aloof charm, and the two come to share many things. Among the things they share is the habit of stealing other people’s belongings. They even make their own rules, collecting the stolen objects in a hideout known only to them. (Kim Hyung-seok)

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Savon by Lee Jun-sup – Korea | 2025 – 121 minutes | Asian Premiere
Section: Bucheon Choice Korean: Features

After a close call with her sleazy new boyfriend, Jae-in discovers a prominent soap company is offering a service to clean up more than just your average mess. Discreet, corporate-minded, and methodical, the outfit in question does a good job, allowing Jae-in to go back to her life as an actress. (Mubi)

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Silver Hammer by Kim Jeong-yeon – Korea | 2026 – 83 minutes | World Premiere
Section: B Extreme

Jin-su has been blacklisted by his boss, Ju-han, spending the last two years completely isolated in an empty company space, assigned to a “”job”” where he does absolutely nothing. One day, Jin-su brings a silver hammer to the office to hang a painting. Noticing this, his subordinate, Seol-ah, borrows the hammer, claiming she also needs to hang a picture frame at home. The next day, upon receiving the hammer back from her, Jin-su discovers a strange mark on it. What on earth happened to this hammer? With the help of his wife, Su-bin, Jin-su embarks on a bizarre journey to uncover the truth. (BIFAN 2026)

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Sunshine Women’s Choir by Gavin Lin – Taiwan | 2025 – 134 minutes | Korean Premiere
Section: Signature

A baby is born in a woman’s prison and cared for by inmates with painful pasts. When the child falls ill, they form a choir to give her a final gift. (Mubi)

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The Fertilizer Home by Jeong Hyo-jung – Korea | 2025 – 98 minutes | World Premiere
Section: Bucheon Choice Korean: Features

A horrific murder case involving the killing of family members is linked to the social theme of environmental pollution, while the quiet rural landscape is juxtaposed with the industrial imagery of a factory. Just as the protagonists, twin sisters Mi-jo and Eun-jo, have sharply contrasting personalities. Why do such chilling events begin to unfold? Without offering a clear answer to this mysterious question, the film becomes increasingly contaminated by an uncanny, unsettling atmosphere. (Kim Hyung-seok)

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The Mage by Danny Pang, Oxide Pang – Hong Kong | 2026 – 97 minutes | World Premiere
Section: Signature

Lan, a woman who appears to be homeless, wanders through Hong Kong collecting discarded objects. To others, they are nothing more than useless trash, but she believes these items are inhabited by the spirits of those who died under mysterious circumstances. One day, she stumbles upon a hanged body, an encounter that draws her into a chain of suspicious deaths. As a detective investigating the case begins to suspect her after she appears at every crime scene, the two cautiously inch toward the truth while keeping each other at a distance. At the heart of the film lies the tension between a medium who can communicate with spirits and a detective who trusts only logic and evidence — two characters standing at opposite ends of how they live and see the world. (Martin Lee)

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The Robber by Song Hyeon-bum – Korea | 2026 – 88 minutes | World Premiere
Section: Bucheon Choice Korean: Features

Juho keeps transferring from one school to another because he cannot stop stealing. At his new school, he meets Dohee, a model student and class president who, surprisingly, shares the same uncontrollable urge to steal. The two come to share each other’s secrets, becoming friends—or perhaps accomplices. (Kim Hyung-seok)

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Trophy by Son Myong A – Japan | 2026 – 102 minutes | World Premiere
Section: Fanta-scape

Sohee, a third-generation Zainichi Korean, attends a Korean ethnic school in Japan where she learns Korean Traditional Dance as part of her club activities. But like many kids her age, she is far more interested in K-pop and idols than in traditional culture. Eager to see her favorite idol live in concert with her Japanese friend Mirai, she begins secretly selling her father’s belongings to scrape together the ticket money—and eventually finds herself reaching for the one thing he treasures most: a medal he received from North Korea. (Martin Lee)

Until We Meet Again by Miki Takahiro – Japan | 2026 – 125 minutes | Korean Premiere
Section: Signature

Misora possesses a special ability: she can hear the voices of the dead. One day at a funeral home, she strikes up a conversation with a pregnant woman — only to realize that the woman is the very person being mourned. Funeral director Urushibara, who notices Misora’s gift, invites her to work alongside him, and so she begins a unique journey of seeing people off — bridging the hearts of those who have departed with those who remain. Based on the widely acclaimed novel of the same name, the film translates the warmth and consolation of its source material onto the screen with remarkable delicacy. Set against the backdrop of a funeral home where life meets its final moment, it weaves together a tapestry of farewell stories, inviting us to see death not only as sorrow, but as an extension of love and memory. The process of conveying a departed soul’s last wishes and gently tending to the pain of those left behind is especially moving. Director Miki Takahiro, beloved for his sensitive and emotionally attuned filmmaking, brings his characteristic warmth to the material, and the heartfelt performances of Hamabe Minami and Meguro Ren complete a beautiful work that will linger long in the heart. (Martin LEE)

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