The Busan International Film Festival is back for its 23rd edition in Korea's southern port city. <br />Our Kim Da-mi checked out last night's opening ceremony... and tells us what to expect from this year's festival. <br />Asia’s biggest film event, the 2018 Busan International Film Festival, opened on Thursday. <br /><br /> Renowned South Korean actors and actresses including HAN Ji-min and Jang Dong-gun walked along the red carpet in glamorous outfits in one of the highlights of the event.<br /><br />For three years in a row, a South Korean film has been chosen to open the festival. <br /> In the movie “Beautiful Days” directed by YUN Jero, South Korean actress LEE Na-young plays a North Korean woman who abandons her family for a better life.<br /> <br /> The festival will feature 323 films from 79 countries, screened in five theaters across the city, including Busan Cinema Center. <br />115 of those films will premiere in Korea for the first time. <br /><br /> BUSAN Classic is a new addition to the festival this year, highlighting some of the classic works of master filmmakers.<br /><br /> In addition to enjoying those masterpieces, the audience can also interact with filmmakers and stars more intimately through Open Talks. <br /><br />Martial arts drama, “Master Z: The Ip Man Legacy,” by Hong Kong’s Yuen <br />Woo-ping will close the 10 day long festival.<br /><br />Despite Typhoon Kong-Rey gatecrashing the event, movie lovers from all around the world are excited to be here, now that the film reels have started rolling. KIM Da-mi, Arirang News, Busan. <br />
