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BIFF 30 Opens with Park Chan-wook's 'No Other Choice'

8/4/2025

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The 30th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) kicks off with Park Chan-wook's highly anticipated film “No Other Choice,” his first since clinching the best director award at Cannes for “Decision to Leave.” Featuring Lee Byung-hun and Son Yejin, the gripping narrative delves into a father's desperate fight to safeguard his family after job loss. The festival runs from September 17-26.

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The 30th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) kicks off with Park Chan-wook's highly anticipated film “No Other Choice,” his first since clinching the best director award at Cannes for “Decision to Leave.” Featuring Lee Byung-hun and Son Yejin, the gripping narrative delves into a father's desperate fight to safeguard his family after job loss. The festival runs from September 17-26.