'Simple Stories Unfold in One Space'... BIFF Opening Film 'Day and Night to Each Other' [TF Photo Studio]

Director Kim Jong-kwan and actors Kim Min-ha, Ju Jong-hyuk, Han Sun-hwa, Jang Ryul, Shim Eun-kyung, Jeon So-young, and Kim Dong-hwi (from left) pose for a commemorative photo at a press conference for the opening film 'Different Dreams' at the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th. /Busan=Reporter Kim Sung-ryeol[THE FACT | Busan=Reporter Kim Sung-ryeol] Director Kim Jong-kwan and actors Kim Min-ha, Ju Jong-hyuk, Han Sun-hwa, Jang Ryul, Shim Eun-kyung, Jeon So-young, and Kim Dong-hwi (from left) pose for a commemorative photo at a press conference for the opening film 'Different Dreams' at the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu, Busan on the afternoon of the 6th.'Different Dreams', which was unveiled for the first time at this film festival, deals with the relationships of people who stay in the same cafe at different times.The film unfolds with the chance encounter between Eugene and Hyun-oh, the unexpected reunion of high school friends Sang-mi and Young-min, the laughter-filled, fiery first meeting between web novel writer Hye-jin and film director Dong-nam, and the poignant moment between idol trainee Na-kyung and her lover Jong-soo.Director Kim Jong-kwan was recognized as a talented newcomer with a knack for delicate emotional direction when he received the Special Jury Prize at the Mise-en-scène Short Film Festival for his debut short film 'How to Operate a Polaroid' (2004).Meanwhile, the '31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' will be held from today until the 15th for ten days at the Busan Cinema Center and various locations throughout Busan. This year's film festival will screen a total of 315 films, including 246 officially invited films from 59 countries, across 31 screens in 8 theaters in the Haeundae area, with 14 films competing in the competition section.This year's film festival will screen a total of 315 films, including 246 officially invited films from 59 countries, across 31 screens in 8 theaters in the Haeundae area, with 14 films competing in the competition section. ksr@tf.co.krphoto@tf.co.kr