(2024_AFA17) The 17th Asian Film Awards - House Program
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慶祝亞洲電影的卓越成就
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Dr. Wilfred WONG, GBM, GBS, JP
王英偉博士，大紫荊勳賢， 金紫荊星章，太平紳士
Chairman, Asian Film Awards Academy 亞洲電影大獎學院主席
In 2023, Hong Kong welcomed a fresh start, marked by the reopening of its borders to the world. The Asian Film Awards held in early spring was the first step in this new chapter after which the Academy revitalised its global touring campaigns. In the hope of continuing to foster stronger connections with audiences and within the Asian film industry, we showcased exceptional works and introduced filmmakers to the world. In addition, the Academy takes great pride in witnessing the remarkable achievements of the Asian film industry, which has captivated audiences worldwide over the past year.
The Asian Film Awards will once again take place in Hong Kong this year. It is our honour to have internationally acclaimed director Mr. KUROSAWA Kiyoshi serving as the Jury President, accompanied by an international jury to recognise exceptional films and filmmakers in Asian Cinema. We are also pleased to appoint four aspiring actors from different Asian regions, LIU Kuan-Ting, Mario MAURER, MIYAZAWA Hio and Will OR as our Youth Ambassadors to promote the vibrant world of Asian cinema to the younger generation.
I would like to extend my gratitude to our founding organisations, the Busan International Film Festival, Hong Kong International Film Festival and Tokyo International Film Festival, as well as Create Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Film Development Fund, and all our committed partners for their continuous support. With unwavering dedication, the Academy remains committed to fostering the Asian film industry's development and facilitating meaningful communication and collaboration among Asian and global film industries.
Mr. PARK Kwang Su 朴光守先生 Chairperson, Busan International Film Festival
釜山國際電影節主席
The Asian Film Awards, marking its 17th anniversary this year, continues to shine a spotlight on outstanding Asian films and filmmakers. I want to extend my deepest gratitude to the Asian Film Awards, the dedicated members of the Asian Film Awards Academy, and the esteemed jury for their tireless efforts in orchestrating this remarkable event. My sincere congratulations go to the talented filmmakers from across Asia who contributed to the 35 nominated projects across the 16 award categories.
Despite the elevated global standing of Korean and Asian films, our respective film industries are still on the path to recovering to pre-COVID levels. The Busan International Film Festival is committed to playing a pivotal role in the rejuvenation of the Asian film industry. We aim to collaborate closely with filmmakers from Korea and across Asia, as well as with the Tokyo International Film Festival and Hong Kong International Film Festival, to collectively overcome the challenges we face.
Once again, congratulations on the success of this year’s event, and we hope to see you in Busan.
Mr. ANDO Hiroyasu 安藤裕康先生 Chairman, Tokyo International Film Festival
東京國際電影節主席
I sincerely rejoice the grand celebration of this year’s Asian Film Awards. Asia is dynamically growing and is becoming more prominent than ever in the global scene.
In the field of film across Asia, remarkable talents are emerging one after another, creating wonderful films. It is evident that the future is bright for Asian cinema.
We, the Tokyo International Film Festival, are ready to work hand in hand with the AFA Academy to further the development of the Asian film history. Under the outstanding leadership of Chairman Wilfred Wong, we wish the 17th Asian Film Awards every success.
KUROSAWA Kiyoshi was born in Kobe, 1955. He began making 8mm films while attending Rikkyo University. After studying and working under Japanese film directors HASEGAWA Kazuhiko and SOMAI Shinji, he then took steps to make commercial films. He gained worldwide attention with Cure in 1997 and won the FIPRESCI Prize at the Un Certain Regard section of the Cannes Film Festival for 2000 film Pulse. In 2008, Tokyo Sonata won the Jury Prize at the Cannes Un Certain Regard section and Best Film award at the 3rd Asian Film Awards. In 2014, he won the Best Director Award at Un Certain Regard of the Cannes for AJourneytotheShore Wife of a Spy screened in 2020 won the Silver Lion for Best Direction at the 77th Venice Film Festival and Best Film at the 15th Asian Film Awards.
I am extremely honored to take up this prestigious role. Asia is a treasure trove of films, it is a collection of various realities and stories that this era holds, which I believe comes from the rich diversity flowing among people. At the Asian Film Awards, I look forward to discovering unique and richly captivating films that no one has seen before.
Nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the 14th Asian Film Awards for his breakthrough performance in A Sun and winner of Best Supporting Actor at the 56th and 58th Golden Horse Awards for A Sun and Treat or Trick, respectively, LIU has proven himself to be one of the most versatile actors in Taiwan with the spectacular ability to master any genre.
Is there a performance in which you were too attached to a character that it was difficult to de-role?
Getting out of character is part of an actor’s job. There should be one or there was not any. In the end, I found that all these roles I once played are actually still with me.
Nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the 2nd and 6th Asian Film Awards for Love of Siam and The Outrage, respectively, MAURER began his career at the age of 16 as a model. His biggest hits include First Love and record-breaking comedy Pee Mak. After his breakout film role in Love of Siam, MAURER has consistently been one of Thailand’s most recognizable stars, who has also taken part in films in the Philippines, China and Hong Kong.
Was there a period in life during which you felt lost or uncertain, and how did you overcome it?
I got famous very quickly at an early age. There was a period during which I had to work every day, with very little time to spend with my friends, or on skateboarding which I really liked. When I felt lost, I looked to my mother who’s always been a working woman. I think sometimes in life, you’ve got to choose.
Winner of Best Supporting Actor at the 16th Asian Film Awards for Egoist, MIYAZAWA has been highly prolific in Japanese television and films since making his acting debut in the second series of DR. STORKS in 2017. In 2020, he won multiple Best Newcomer prizes for his, his first film starring role, as well as Kiba: The FangsofFiction.
How has your upbringing affected your career choice, direction, or development?
I have relatives in America and attended an international school in Japan. I have had the opportunity to grow up with friends from abroad with various cultural and religious backgrounds. These experiences have allowed me to reflect both on myself and others, formulating my path as an actor.
Will OR made his feature debut in Weeds on Fire (2014), directed by Steve CHAN Chi Fat. Following his debut, he participated in various film productions, online advertisements, as well as music videos. His role in Drifting (2021) earned him a Best Supporting Actor nomination at the 58th Taiwan Golden Horse Awards, and the 40th Hong Kong Film Awards.
How do you occupy your time during filming or while waiting for work?
I just live my life – watch movies, play with my dog, hang out with friends, and read books. That’s how I spend my time. I am fortunate enough to keep having different projects and roles to act in, but sometimes I still worry if these will disappear someday. I try not to overthink and instead enjoy the moment. One of my goals for 2024 is to live in the present.
Any memorable moment(s) that changed your career path as an actor?
LIU That turning point was being casted in an advertisement directed by Director Chen YuHsun. After that, Director Chen recommended me to join the audition for Qseries (a Taiwanese TV series initiated with the mission to nurture new talents in the industry). This was the first step that impacted my life.
MAURER When I was 19, I met my master Mom Noi (Bhandevavov Devakula). He is my master, and the one who taught me all about acting. Also, he is the guy who made me fall in love with acting.
MIYAZAWA I had the opportunity to perform on stage with Ken Watanabe. His preparation prior to his performance and his energy always surprised me. There was a lot to learn from working with him.
OR I am always grateful for being a fortunate actor, whether it’s about the projects I have been involved in, the directors I have collaborated with, or the roles I have portrayed, they have all been great. Speaking of a true turning point, it must be my collaboration with CHOW Yun-fat in One More Chance. During that time, I had the opportunity to meet and learn from the seasoned actors and crew members who were active during the heyday of the Hong Kong film industry in the 80s and 90s. In 2023, I participated in two Taiwanese films, and the directors’ keen perspectives made my performances more refined. I must thank director Jun LI because Drifting has brought me the opportunities to film outside of Hong Kong.
What would you like to bring to the audience through your performance?
LIU I hope to bring joy to everyone through my performance. When I was a child, I always loved to make everyone laugh. I feel satisfied, happy, and get a sense of accomplishment when I see them all laughing. Though I don’t know why I always get to play the roles that scare people, I hope that through my performances, the audience can understand why these characters are who they are, and thus understand people and the world, just like how I understand the world through films!
MAURER I think I show a hundred percent of that character. That’s what I try to do and try my best to do for the audience.
MIYAZAWA I wish to open up the audience’s minds and thoughts to new perspectives. We usually limit ourselves in our comfort zone but movies and theatre performances open our minds.
OR It depends on the genre of the work. For commercial entertainment works, I hope that during the time the audience spends watching the film, they can wholeheartedly laugh and cry with the characters. If it’s a social issuethemed film, I hope that the audience can gain new perspectives on certain stereotypes or characters through the director’s vision and my interpretation, or at least approach them from a different angle. I hope that the films I act in can engage the audience and immerse them into the story.
Lauded as an iconic director in China’s Fifth Generation Cinema, ZHANG Yimou was admitted to the Beijing Film Academy’s Department of Cinematography in 1978, and debuted as a cinematographer for OneandEight in 1984. With his daring and innovative composition, unique camera work, and exceptional visual storytelling, ZHANG earned the title of Outstanding Chinese Cinematographer and started to gain recognition in Chinese cinema. His early works essentially chronicled social development in contemporary China while profiling the lives of Chinese people across different eras. From his directorial debut with Red Sorghum, ZHANG garnered top prizes at all three world’s top film festivals within merely seven years. After 2000, he started to direct many blockbusters which continued to break Chinese box office records, and directed his first English-language film, The Great Wall. ZHANG also appeared on-screen in the film Old Well, which won him awards at the Golden Rooster Award, Hundred Flowers Award and Tokyo International Film Festival, making him the first-ever Chinese to win a Best Actor award at international film festivals.
Regarding his reception of the AFA’s highest accolade, the Lifetime Achievement Award, ZHANG expressed his profound gratitude: “I consider myself very fortunate to have chosen filmmaking as my lifelong profession. Having been in the industry for over four decades, I am grateful to everyone who appreciates my films. Thank you for your enduring support and encouragement. I will keep learning and strive to surpass myself. Always having anticipations for the future, I hope that my best film will be my next one.”
ZHANG Yimou Talks About His Cinematic Journey 張藝謀暢談電影人生
As a filmmaker with decades of experience, can you share your insight on films from different eras?
There have been significant phases in Chinese cinema over the past decades, with each era leaving its imprint on the development and evolution of Chinese films. This phenomenon is not unique to China, but also everywhere else. Personally speaking, each era is complex and profound on its own. Ultimately, film is a bridge with the capacity to connect our hearts together.
In addition to directing, you have taken on different roles in film production including cinematography and acting. Is director still your favourite post?
Certainly. I prefer to stay behind the scenes, working with teams through arduous efforts to present my work. In this context, directing is not unlike a master chef orchestrating a culinary masterpiece.
Could you imagine what your life would be like had you not entered the film industry?
Many friends asked me the same question, and I do sometimes go back in time to analyse and imagine what might have been. If I were to make a guess, the two most probable paths during that era would be: (1) A propaganda officer at a factory’s trade union (primarily involved in writing and drawing); (2) Running a small photography studio.
Any experience or insight you would like to share with young film directors?
Back when I was a young director, nobody really shared their experiences or offered much guidance. I was navigating and forging the path on my own. Nowadays, I am often asked by the media to impart words of wisdom to young directors. Today’s young generation actually grows up in the age of the internet with abundant information at their disposal. They are very aware and energetic, and do not really need much spoon-feeding. But since you asked, my answer is simple: persistence is key! Even when faced with numerous challenges, you have to persevere. As long as you have passion, you will persevere.
LEE Young-ae launched her acting career in 1993, gaining prominence with lead roles in popular films and dramas. In 2000, she starred in Joint Security Area, Korea’s highest-grossing domestic film of the year, then participated in Korean-Hong Kong co-production One Fine Spring Day. The 2003 series Jewel in the Palace, starring LEE, was broadcasted in over 90 countries and regions. Breaking away from her usual screen persona, she delicately portrayed complex personalities of lead roles in Lady Vengeance and Bring Me Home, with the former earning her the Best Actress award at the Blue Dragon Film Awards. She continues to embrace challenges and presented another breakthrough in the recent drama Maestra: Strings of Truth 李英愛自 1993 年開始其影視生涯，演出多部膾炙人口的作品。2000 年出演年度韓國電影票房冠 軍《JSA 安全地帶》，後獲邀參演港韓合拍電影《春逝》。她主演的劇集《大長今》在 90 多個國家 及地區播映，隨後分別在電影《親切的金子》和《復仇母親》中顛覆過往形象，演繹角色複雜微妙 的內心世界，而前者更為她贏得青龍影后殊榮。近期她在劇集《大指揮家：弦上的真相》中的演出， 再度挑揀從未演過的角色。
Can you share your feelings about winning the award?
I felt overjoyed and deeply honoured for the award. It is heartwarming to know that many people still remember me over the years and for this I am really grateful.
The works you starred in have been popular not only in Korea but also among international audiences. Can you share your thoughts on this?
My featured role in Lady Vengeance was much talked about both in Korea and abroad, garnering support and attention. I think it was not so much a specific character that really struck a chord with the international audience as the simple fact that it resonated with people across cultures. I believe that international audiences can also feel the intensity and passion displayed in my work. Hopefully, the audience will find resonance through the effort that I put into my work.
Since his screen debut in 2007, SUZUKI Ryohei has demonstrated his talent and dedication through a variety of roles. Well-known for his thorough preparation, which often involves significant weight gain or loss, he has firmly established himself as one of Japan’s leading actors. SUZUKI swept domestic film awards for his role as a brutal yakuza in The Blood of Wolves II (2021) and received international acclaim for Egoist (2022), where he garnered tremendous support from the LGBTQ community for being outspoken. SUZUKI is highly anticipated for his starring role in the upcoming Netflix comedy action CityHunter (2024), an adaptation of a legendary manga.
Throughout your career, you have portrayed a wide range of characters. Is there a particular role that you feel has had a significant impact on your growth as an actor?
The Blood of Wolves II - it was a fruitful process to seek the backgrounds and justification of such a brutal villain. HK Hentai Kamen was a silly (in a good way) comedy, but I learned so many fundamental concepts of acting from playing that role.
What advice would you give to aspiring actors looking to make a name for themselves in the Asian film industry?
Do not compete with the people around you. Compete with the people in your favourite films. Devote yourself both to art and your everyday life.
Chinese actress ZHAO Liying began her career in 2006, and enjoyed a surge in popularity after starring in the costume drama New My Fair Princess. Since then, she has been actively appearing in film and television, taking on roles in a variety of genres including costume dramas, youth dramas, romance, historical fiction and suspense, winning the hearts of the mass public. ZHAO’s performance in the acclaimed Duckweed earned her the Favourite Actress Award at the Beijing College Student Film Festival. In ZHANG Yimou’s 2024 film Article 20, she delivered a compelling and touching performance as a victim of bullying with hearing impairment.
For young actors, it is a challenge surviving in the competitive film industry. How do you sustain your passion and motivation for your acting career?
I think the key is that you really like what you’re doing. I’ve gotten a lot at this stage, and I’m still able to keep going because I really like acting. Cherishing the fond is more incendiary than other temptations.
You have created many memorable roles and acted in different genres of film and TV productions, what are your plans or goals for your future acting career?
I have goals, but I don’t set specific plans. Good characters and scripts are hard to come by. When your experience and achievements get to a certain level, things will fall into place. I’m constantly changing and growing, and the things I value most are definitely different at different stages. I enjoy growing this way.
Win is one of the most popular actors of his generation, not just in his home country, but in the Asia-Pacific region as a whole. His breakthrough came with the TV series 2gether: The Series, instantly capturing the hearts of fans throughout Asia. The film version of the series, 2gether: The Movie, which also serves as his film debut, attracted full houses on its first day of release in Hong Kong. This year, Win will continue to showcase his talent with his second film Under Parallel Skies. Additionally, he will be honoured with the AFA Rising Star Award at the 17th Asian Film Awards, making him the first Thai recipient of this prestigious accolade.
To me, acting is a profession I love and enjoy. When we are putting on a different role, whether it is entirely distinct, or shares some similarities with who we are, it’s a chance to do something that would not be possible in real life. Being an actor is fun and filled with constant challenges.
What is your aspiration as an actor?
I find being an actor very challenging. Every time I take on new roles in new projects, I feel very excited. Creating an authentic portrayal of characters and bringing them to life is where I feel a passion emerging, driving the continuous pursuit of new projects.
ZHANG Yimou’s recent films have all been blockbuster hits at the box office. His string of hits continued with Full River Red which stars SHEN Teng, Jackson YEE, ZHANG Yi and LEI Jiayin. Set during the Southern Song Dynasty in the Shaoxing period, the story unfolds four years after the death of YUE Fei. On the night before QIN Hui meets the delegates from the rival Jin Dynasty, a Jin envoy is found murdered with a confidential letter reported missing. A perfect blend of mystery and comedy, the film keeps the audience on the edge of their seats. Full River Red received critical acclaim after its official release in China and became the box office champion during the Spring Festival holiday, with over 91 million theater visits. It was then screened in theaters across Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, South Korea, Australia and other countries, earning around USD $667 million at the global box office. Full River Red came eighth in the 2023 global box office ranking and is crowned as the year’s highest-grossing Asian film in the world.
Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms 封神第一部：朝歌風雲
Doi Boy 失落少年
Dwelling by the West Lake 草木人間
Evil Does Not Exist 無邪之境
Fly Me to the Moon 但願人長久
Full River Red
滿江紅
Godzilla Minus One
哥斯拉 -1.0
Hidden Blade 無名
In Broad Daylight 白日之下
Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell
KUBI
首
Last Shadow at First Light
Monster 怪物
Only the River Flows 河邊的錯誤
Paradise 光明之地
Perfect Days
新活日常
Qas
飢餓荒原
Rapture
夏蟬
Road to Boston
沒有國家的冠軍
Sleep 枕邊怪嚇
Smugglers
閨密盜賞團
Snow in Midsummer 五月雪
Snow Leopard 雪豹
The Breaking Ice 燃冬
The Goldfinger 金手指
The Moon
The Moon：緊急營救
The Wandering Earth II 流浪地球 2
Tiger Stripes 虎紋少女
Time Still Turns the Pages 年少日記
Trouble Girl
小曉
YOKO 陽子之旅
12.12：首爾之春 12.12: The Day
Director 導演
KIM Sung-soo 金性洙
Cast 主演
HWANG Jung-min, JUNG Woo-sung, LEE Sung-min, PARK Hoon
黃晸玟、鄭雨盛、李聖旻、朴勳
Nominations 入圍獎項
Best Film 最佳電影
Best Director 最佳導演
KIM Sung-soo 金性洙
Best Actor 最佳男主角
HWANG Jung-min 黃晸玟
Best Supporting Actor 最佳男配角
PARK Hoon 朴勳
Best Editing 最佳剪接
KIM Sang-bum 金尚範
Best Cinematography 最佳攝影
LEE Mo-gae 李毛凱
Synopsis 故事大綱
After the assassination of President Park, martial law has been declared in South Korea. A coup d’état bursts out by Defense Security Commander CHUN Doo-gwang and a private band of officers following him. Capital Defense Commander LEE Tae-shin, an obstinate soldier who believes the military should not take political actions, fights against CHUN Doo-gwang. The conflict between the two grows while military leaders are holding their decision and the Defense Minister is gone.
Abang and Adi are native Malaysians living their difficult lives without ID cards in the mottled and dilapidated Pudu community. They cannot enjoy the rights and welfare of ordinary citizens, nor can they apply for passports or even bank accounts. Abang was born mute, with the only goal in life being to work hard for a stable life. Adi, on the other hand, is unwilling to give in to his fate and starts to sell fake IDs, attempting to make fast money and get away with Abang. There comes a kind and enthusiastic social worker Jia En, who makes every effort to help the brothers apply for a legal identity card. However, a fatal accident once again places Abang and Adi in dire straits.
A shaman is a crucial member of the community, the figure everyone depends on when in need of moral and spiritual guidance. But what if that shaman happens to be a 17-year-old high school student? Introducing Ze, 17-year-old gentle Mongolian shaman who struggles to balance his spiritual responsibilities while juggling his double life as a high school student, working hard to survive in the cold, callous society of modern Mongolia.
LEE Byung-hun, PARK Seo-jun, PARK Bo-young 李炳憲、朴敘俊、朴寶英
Nominations 入圍獎項
Best Production Design 最佳美術指導 CHO Hwa-sung 曹和成
Best Visual Effects 最佳視覺效果 EUN Jae-hyun 殷在賢
Best Sound 最佳音響 KIM Suk-won, KIM Eun-jung 金石源、金恩廷
Synopsis 故事大綱
After a massive earthquake, Seoul has swiftly been reduced to rubble. Everything in the city has collapsed, except for one building. When survivors from the outside hear of this, they begin to gather at Hwang Gung Apartments. However, the original residents of the building start to feel threatened. Banding together for the sake of their survival, they elect ‘Young-tak’ as their Resident Delegate. Under his leadership, they strictly ban entry by outsiders and draw up a new set of Resident Regulations. Amidst the continual threats to their survival, unexpected conflicts begin to arise among them.
Long ago, the mystic sages in Kunlun saw that humankind had descended into chaos. A King consumed by his lust for power and aided by evil beings threatened the mortal world. One Immortal was willing to sacrifice his immortality to try and save mankind. The King unleashes a brutal campaign upon the land, and forces the lords of all the other realms to deliver their sons to him as wards.
Loyalty to the King is tested against loyalty to family as sons are forced to murder their fathers. Can the heavens possibly save mankind? Which will prevail, power or peace?
Sorn is a young illegal immigrant in Thailand from Myanmar’s Shan state. He earns a living as a sex worker at a gay bar in Chiang Mai, but his life starts to unravel as the bar has to shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. His regular customer Ji asks him to join a mission concerning an activist sought after by the government. Running out of money, Sorn is left with no other choices, again, and this decision will change the lives of these men forever.
On the lookout for his estranged father, Mulian decides to pursue his studies in Hangzhou. His loving mother, Taihua, follows him, making a living from tea leaves collection. The mother-and-son duo lives in peace amid economic turbulence in the beautiful Chinese green tea-farming landscape, until Taihua falls victim to a pyramid scheme, placing the entire family in jeopardy.
Best Editing 最佳剪接 HAMAGUCHI Ryusuke, YAMAZAKI Azusa 濱口竜介、山崎梓
Best Cinematography 最佳攝影 KITAGAWA Yoshio 北川喜雄
Synopsis 故事大綱
Takumi and his daughter Hana live in Mizubiki Village, close to Tokyo. Like generations before them, they live a modest life according to the cycles and order of nature. One day, the village inhabitants become aware of a plan to build a glamping site near Takumi’s house, which threatens the local water supply and causes unrest among the villagers. The agency’s mismatched intentions endanger both the ecological balance of the nature plateau and their way of life, with an aftermath that affects Takumi’s life.
‘Perhaps all our likings come later in life. All our affections come from a piece of childhood memory.’
Yuen moves to Hong Kong from Hunan at the age of 8 to reunite with her father. However, the family faces poverty and a cultural barrier. Worse still, the father has a drug habit and has a difficult relationship with the family. Out of fear, Yuen and her little sister try to appease their father in their younger years, but start to resist and escape from him as they reach adolescence. However, even after they grow up and move away from him, Yuen realizes all the people she loves and treasures resemble her father in her childhood memories.
Two hours before a crucial diplomatic meeting between the Song Prime Minister Qin Hui and a high level Jin delegation, the Jin Ambassador is murdered. An important letter destined for the Emperor is stolen from him. As the search for the letter unfolds, alliances are formed, secrets are revealed, and no one can stop the truth that is destined to leave its mark in history.
Tony LEUNG Chiu Wai, WANG Yibo, DONG Chengpeng, ZHOU Xun 梁朝偉、王一博、大鵬、周迅
Nomination 入圍獎項
Best Newcomer 最佳新演員 WANG Yibo 王一博
Synopsis 故事大綱
After the outbreak of China’s War of Resistance Against Japan, the Chinese Communist Party’s Special Branch in Shanghai circles between Chongqing, Wang Jingwei Government and Japanese espionage agencies. Through an intricate system of intelligence behind enemy lines, they recruit the enemy, obtain information, kill traitors, and establish a broader united front line, charging towards Yan’an on the eve of victory.
Jennifer YU, David CHIANG, Bowie LAM, Rachel LEUNG 余香凝、姜大衛、林保怡、梁雍婷
Nomination 入圍獎項
Best Supporting Actress 最佳女配角
Rachel LEUNG 梁雍婷
Synopsis 故事大綱
A news organization’s investigative journalism unit receives a tip about the abuse of residents in Rainbow Bridge Care Home. To expose the home’s wrongdoings, reporter Kay goes undercover to expose the inhumanity inside, searching for the cruel truth under broad daylight.
Le Phong Vu, Nguyen Thi Truc Quynh, Nguyen Thinh, Vu Ngoc Manh
Nominations 入圍獎項
Best New Director 最佳新導演
PHAM Thien An 范天安
Best Sound 最佳音響
VUONG Gia Bao, TOH Xander VUONG Gia Bao、卓偉文
Synopsis 故事大綱
After his sister-in-law dies in a freak motorcycle accident in Saigon, Thien is bestowed the task of delivering her body back to their countryside hometown. It is a journey in which he also takes his nephew Dao, who miraculously survived the crash. Amidst the mystical landscapes of rural Vietnam, Thien begins a search for his older brother who vanished years ago to hand Dao over to him - a journey which deeply questions his faith.
Lord Oda Nobunaga plans to control Japan where rival warlords battle by waging war against several clans. His vassal Araki Murashige stages a rebellion and promptly disappears.
Singapore, Japan, Slovenia, The Philippines, Indonesia
新加坡、日本、斯洛維尼亞、菲律賓、印尼
Director 導演
Nicole Midori WOODFORD
Cast 主演
NAGASE Masatoshi, SHIRATA Mihaya, TSUTSUI Mariko, Peter YU
永瀬正敏、白田迪巴耶、筒井真理子、俞宏榮
Nominations 入圍獎項
Best Supporting Actress 最佳女配角 TSUTSUI Mariko 筒井真理子
Best Newcomer 最佳新演員 SHIRATA Mihaya 白田迪巴耶
Synopsis 故事大綱
Ami, haunted by recurring apparitions, embarks on a journey from Singapore to Japan in search of her missing mother. Amidst the transforming landscapes, Ami’s dreams, hauntings and lost mother unveil their true form.
Ami 一直受到幽靈般的異象所困擾，決定從新加坡遠赴日本 尋找失散多年的母親。在陌生的國度裏，夢境、鬼魂和失散的 母親逐漸顯露真容。
Best Production Design 最佳美術指導 MITSUMATSU Keiko 三松惠子
Synopsis 故事大綱
When her young son Minato starts to behave strangely, Saori feels that there is something wrong. Discovering that a teacher is responsible, she storms into the school demanding to know what’s going on. As the story unfolds through the eyes of mother, teacher and child, the truth gradually emerges.
The film follows a chief of police as he investigates a series of murders in a riverside town in rural China in the 1990s. Though an arrest is made quickly, clues push the policeman to delve deeper into the hidden behaviour of the locals and piece together the truth.
Husband and wife Amritha and Kesav arrive in Sri Lanka to celebrate their 5th wedding anniversary. As three masked men enter their hill country bungalow and steal their valuables, the couple seeks aid from the local police. The arrests fail to retrieve their stolen goods, leaving the two confined to their bungalow. Amritha finds solace in the beautiful surroundings, however Kesav grows increasingly frustrated. The difference in their attitudes creates a deep chasm in their marriage.
Hirayama is a public toilet cleaner who leads a quiet life that involves only work and enjoying his eclectic collection of music and books. Over a series of encounters, we slowly learn of Hirayama’s previous life and why he chose his current lifestyle.
沉默寡言的東京公廁清潔工人平山，過著看似單調重複的 生活，陶醉於 analog 音樂和文學，常聽著錄音帶播放的 The Rolling Stones、Patti Smith 和 Lou Reed 的音 樂穿梭城市；又不時舉起菲林相機，捕捉葉縫漏出的陽光。
一場突如其來的相遇，打破了平山的日常規律，也逐漸揭露 他的過去。
飢餓荒原
Director 導演
Aisultan SEITOV
Cast 主演
Yerkebulan DAIYROV, Sultan NURMUKHA, Ondassyn BESSIKBASSOV, Tolganay TALGAT
Nominations 入圍獎項
Best Cinematography 最佳攝影
Azamat DULATOV
Best Original Music 最佳原創音樂
Akmaral MERGEN
Synopsis 故事大綱
Soviet Kazakhstan, 1930s, a time marked by Stalin’s rapid collectivization of farms and the most brutal famine the modern world had ever seen. Local gravedigger, Isatai, is sent to deliver a message which might save the whole village. This is both, a physical journey and a mental adventure, where Isatai suffers from hallucinations, meets folklore characters and faces a difficult choice, which might determine the destiny of the entire village.
India, Mainland China, Switzerland, Qatar, Netherlands 印度、中國大陸、瑞士、卡塔爾、荷蘭
Director 導演
Dominic SANGMA 多米尼克桑瑪
Cast 主演
Torikhu A. SANGMA, Handam R. MARAK, Celestine K. SANGMA, Balsrame A. SANGMA
Nominations 入圍獎項
Best New Director 最佳新導演 Dominic SANGMA 多米尼克桑瑪
Best Original Music 最佳原創音樂 Anon Cheran MOMIN 阿能默明
Synopsis 故事大綱
From one such night as usual, when villagers throng the forest at night to collect a rare kind of cicadas, a boy does not return and cannot be traced anywhere. The villagers are gripped with the fear of alleged intruders who are believed to kidnap the villagers for the human organ transplant business. Meanwhile, the church delivers a prophecy of 80 days of complete darkness. Things get worse as two more persons mysteriously disappear. The fear of the villagers turns into frustration and anger, and eventually bursts violently.
HA Jung-woo, YIM Si-wan, BAE Seong-woo, KIM Sang-ho 河正宇、任時完、裴晟佑、金相浩
Nomination 入圍獎項
Best Original Music 最佳原創音樂
LEE Dong-june 李東峻
Synopsis 故事大綱
During the 1936 Berlin Olympics, SON Kee-chung emerged as a remarkable marathon runner, shattering the world record. As he stood on the podium, he purposefully obscured the Japanese flag adorning his chest, driven by a deep desire to restore glory to his homeland. In the aftermath of the war, a young athlete named SUH Yun-bok embarked on a rigorous training journey alongside SON Kee-chung, determined to compete in the 1947 Boston Marathon. Together, they made a solemn pledge to fulfill their shared aspiration of bringing honor and triumph to their nation.
Seemingly out of nowhere, newlywed husband Hyun-su starts talking in his sleep - “Someone’s inside.” From then on, whenever he falls asleep, he transforms into someone else with no recollection of what happened the night before. His wife Soo-jin is overwhelmed with anxiety that he would hurt her family at night and can barely sleep a wink. Despite sleep treatment, Hyun-su’s sleepwalking only intensifies, and she begins to feel that her unborn child may be in danger.
KIM Hye-su, YUM Jung-ah, ZO In-sung, PARK Jung-min, KIM Jong-soo, GO Min-si 金憓秀、廉晶雅、趙寅成、朴正民、金鍾洙、 高旻示
Nominations 入圍獎項
Best Supporting Actor 最佳男配角 PARK Jung-min 朴正民
Best Supporting Actress 最佳女配角 GO Min-si 高旻示
Best Costume Design 最佳造型設計 YOON Jung-hee 尹晶熙
Synopsis 故事大綱
During the 1970s, in Kunchon, there were women divers who were able to dive without equipment and always collected seafood under water for living. But, as factories started to be built near the beach, the women divers started to have trouble with what they were doing for living. Without any choice, the ship crews decided to join the smuggling business in the water to seek a way for their living. But the smuggling business got too big to handle and the peaceful village was gradually breaking down.
Pearlly CHUA, Wan Fang, Pauline TAN, Rexen CHENG 蔡寶珠、萬芳、陳俐杏、鄭人碩
Nominations 入圍獎項
Best Supporting Actress 最佳女配角
Wan Fang 萬芳
Best Costume Design 最佳造型設計 Elaine NG 黃菊清
Best Sound 最佳音響 TU Duu-Chih, WU Shu-Yao 杜篤之、吳書瑤
Synopsis 故事大綱
In May 1969, a Cantonese opera performance of “Liu Yue Xue” was held to celebrate the birth of Na Tuk Kong. The entire area was bustling with people in attendance, including eight-year-old Ah Ying, who was accompanied by her Nyonya mother. Suddenly, a fire breaks out in a distant theatre, separating Ah Ying from her father and brother. Flash forward to 2018: despite having long left that past life, drifting memories of that fateful event still haunt her soul.
Best Production Design 最佳美術指導 Daktse Drundrup 斗澤東主
Synopsis 故事大綱
A snow leopard breaks into the sheep pen of a local herder and kills nine rams. The father and the son are in dispute on whether to kill or to release the snow leopard. This unexpected incident not only causes a stir in the family, but also attracts a TV crew into the village.
In cold wintry Yanji, a city on China’s northern border, young urbanite Haofeng, visiting from Shanghai, feels lost and adrift. By chance, he goes on a tour led by Nana, a charming tour guide who instantly fascinates him. She introduces him to Xiao, a personable but frustrated restaurant worker. The three bond quickly over a drunken weekend. Confronting their individual traumas, their frozen desires slowly thaw as they seek to liberate themselves from an icy world.
In 1980s Hong Kong, the stock market boomed. However, things took a turn for the worse when Carmen Century Group, a giant multi-national corporation suddenly goes bankrupt, rendering all of its stocks worthless and destroying the lives of its stockholders. The group was founded by CHING Yat-Yin, who earned his entrance into the upper class after striking his first pot of gold in the bourgeoning real estate market. However, the stock market crash exposed the company’s true nature as an elaborate scam. During ICAC investigator LAU Kai-Yuen’s efforts to uncover the failed company’s criminal wrongdoings, those who hold the key to unlocking the conspiracy end up dying under suspicious circumstances.
SUL Kyung-gu, DOH Kyung-soo, KIM Hee-ae 薛景求、都敬秀、金喜愛
Nomination 入圍獎項
Best Visual Effects 最佳視覺效果
JIN Jong-hyun 陳鍾鉉
Synopsis 故事大綱
In 2029, South Korea’s lunar exploration spacecraft Woori-ho embarks on a journey towards the Moon. The whole world pays attention to this great challenge, but a solar flare erupts, causing a solar wind to engulf the spacecraft, leaving only the crew member HWANG Sun-woo stranded alone. In the face of another tragedy after the first one happened five years ago, the only survivor, Sun-woo, becomes the focus of the efforts of the Korea Aerospace Research Institute and the government. The entire nation hopes for his safe return.
In the face of impending doom, humankind grasps at its last chance for survival, attempting to construct a colossal booster in the hopes of finding a safe haven to call home. However, the outer space is replete with mystery and danger, and the dire circumstances call for the new generation to step up in this unprecedented era of the wandering Earth.
Malaysia, Taiwan, Singapore, France, Germany, Netherlands, Indonesia, Qatar
馬來西亞、台灣、新加坡、法國、德國、荷蘭、印尼、卡塔爾
Director 導演
Amanda Nell EU 余修善
Cast 主演
Zafreen ZAIRIZAL, Deena EZRAL, Piqa, Shaheizy SAM
Nomination 入圍獎項
Best New Director 最佳新導演
Amanda Nell EU 余修善
Synopsis 故事大綱
The first amongst her friends to hit puberty, Zaffan, 12, discovers a terrifying secret about her body. Ostracized by her community, Zaffan fights back, learning that to be free she must embrace the body she feared, emerging as a proud, strong woman.
Best Editing 最佳剪接 Nick CHEUK, Keith CHAN Hiu Chun 卓亦謙、陳曉進
Synopsis 故事大綱
High school teacher CHENG looks back on his repressed childhood memories as he discovers an anonymous suicide note in his classroom. Determined to prevent another tragedy, he does everything in his power to support his students while facing a series of family problems himself, struggling to cope with a failing marriage and the impending loss of his father.
一封沒署名的遺書、一羣看似無恙的學生，讓中學老師 鄭 Sir 想起充滿暴力與遺憾的童年往事。面對妻子離別、
父親病危的同時，他必須找出企圖輕生的同學，阻止悲劇 重現。
Trouble Girl
Taiwan 台灣
Director 導演
CHIN Chia-Hua 靳家驊
Cast 主演
Audrey LIN, CHEN Yi-Han, Terrance LAU Chun Him 林品彤、陳意涵、劉俊謙
Nomination 入圍獎項
Best Actress 最佳女主角
Audrey LIN 林品彤
Synopsis 故事大綱
Xiao Xiao lives in her own world, isolated and bullied by her classmates at school for a gnawing secret. Her own mother sees her as a troublemaker, while her father is like a familiar yet distant stranger. Only her school teacher, Paul, seems to understand and alleviate her emotions. One day, Xiao Xiao witnesses a secret between her mother and Paul. Confused, she not only has to force herself to adapt to this complicated emotional relationship, but also gradually discovers that both she and her mother have their own helplessness towards life.
Having given up her dream and life long ago, Yoko, 42, shuts herself off from the rest of the world and works in her tiny apartment as an online customer service clerk. When she receives the news of her estranged father’s death, she is forced to leave the room and return home with her cousin for the first time in 20 years. However, Yoko ends up left alone at the highway rest stop. Without a cell phone nor enough money for the public transportation, Yoko has no choice but to hitch some rides in order to make it to her father’s funeral.
Briccio SANTOS 畢列治奧桑托斯 President, Film ASEAN Film ASEAN 主席
ISHIZAKA Kenji 石坂健治 SeniorProgrammer, Tokyo International Film Festival 東京國際電影節資深節目策劃
Janet WU Yanyan 吳妍妍 Director, China Film Foundation –Wu Tianming Film Fund for Young Talents GeneralManager, Bright East Films 中國電影基金會吳天明青年電影專項基金 總監
東方天明（北京）電影有限公司總經理
Jennifer JAO 饒紫娟 ViceChairperson&Director, Taipei Film Commission Vice President, Asian Film Commissions Network 台北市電影委員會副主任委員暨總監 亞洲電影委員會副主席
NAM Dong-chul 南東喆 ProgramDirector, Busan International Film Festival 釜山國際電影節節目總監
Roger GARCIA 高思雅 Festival Executive, Producer and Writer 電影節總監、製片人及作家
Sabrina BARACETTI 薩畢蓮娜芭勒察蒂
President, Udine Far East Film Festival and Centro Espressioni Cinematografiche 烏甸尼遠東電影節及 Centro Espressioni Cinematografiche 主席
NOMINATION COMMITTEE 提名委員會
Claire LUO San 羅三 International Film Distribution 國際電影發行
DAN Kyoko 旦匡子 FilmCoordinator,Marketing Consultant
電影統籌、市場推廣顧問
Edmund LEE 李卓智 Film Editor, South China MorningPost
南華早報電影版編輯
ICHIYAMA Shozo 市山尚三 ProgrammingDirector, Tokyo International Film Festival 東京國際電影節節目總監
JEONG Yeong-beom 鄭永範 President, Star J Entertainment Star J 娛樂主席 Kiki FUNG 馮嘉琪 ProgrammeConsultant, Hong Kong International Film Festival 香港國際電影節節目顧問
PARK Sun-young 朴宣映 ProgrammerforAsianCinema, Busan International Film Festival 釜山國際電影節節目策劃
SEKIGUCHI Yuko 関口裕子 Critic, Film Journalist, Editor 影評、電影記者、編輯
YANG Ying 楊瑩 ProgramandBusinessDirector, China Film FoundationWutianming Film Fund for Young Talents CEO, Shanghai C-Stars Consulting 中國電影基金會 - 吳天明青年電影專項 基金 商務總監
上海銀枝瑩葉文化諮詢工作室 首席執行官
NOMINATION ADVISORS
提名顧問
Alex JIA (WD Pictures)
Anderson LE (Hawaii International Film Festival)
James MARSH (Independent Consultant)
Jonathan KIM (Hanmac Culture Group)
ONDA Yasuko (The Yomiuri Shimbun)
Patrick SUEN (Film Critic)
Pierce CONRAN (Korean Film Council)
SHAN Dongbing (Founder & CEO, Donwa Pictures)
Thomas NAM (BIFAN, NAFF)
OFFICIAL SUBMISSION ORGANISATIONS 地區評選委員會
Association of Indonesian Film Producers
Badan Perfilman Indonesia
Bangladesh Film Development Corporation
Cambodia Film Commission
China Film Directors’Guild
Cinema Department, Ministry of Culture (Lebanon)
Cinema Department, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Vietnam)
Culture and the Arts Department, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports (Brunei)
Directorate of Film Industry Development (Indonesia)
Federation of National Film Association of Thailand
Film Development Board, Nepal
Film Development Council of the Philippines
Gulf Film Festival
Hong Kong Motion Picture Industry Association
Jerusalem Film Festival
Kazakhfilm Film Studios
Korean Film Council
Lao P.D.R (Lao Cinema Department)
Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts, Cambodia
Movie Producers and Distributors Association of Hong Kong
