Live-action film 'Look Back' to screen at Busan International Film Festival with Hirokazu Kore-eda stage greeting.

The live-action film 'Look Back', based on Tatsuki Fujimoto's short manga, is generating significant buzz at the 31st Busan International Film Festival. Directed, written, and edited by the acclaimed Hirokazu Kore-eda, known for 'Shoplifters' and 'Broker', the film has garnered high expectations. It was also invited to the competition section of the Venice International Film Festival, receiving positive reviews internationally.

'Look Back' tells the coming-of-age story of Fujino, a rural girl, and Kyomoto, who stays in her room, as they build a friendship through manga and pursue their dreams. The film stars Natsuki Deguchi and Aju Makita, with Masaki Suda also appearing. At the Busan International Film Festival, it will be screened at 8 PM on October 7th at the Busan Cinema Center's outdoor theater. An outdoor stage greeting with director Hirokazu Kore-eda and the main cast is scheduled for 4:30 PM. The film is set for a nationwide theatrical release in Korea on October 8th.

Bloggers have expressed curiosity about Kore-eda's interpretation of Tatsuki Fujimoto's intense world, noting the film festival's description that the delicate feel of the original and the emotional impact of the latter half surpass the source material. They also highlighted the unique charm of discovering films not easily accessible in regular theaters and the opportunity to meet directors and actors as key attractions of the festival.