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‘Squid Game’ Star Heo Sung-tae’s ‘Informant’ to Open New York Asian Film Festival
'Informant,' starring 'Squid Game' breakout Heo Sung-tae, will open the 24th New York Asian Film Festival in July.
The Korean action-comedy sets the tone for what organizers call “a radically inclusive lineup” featuring more than 50 filmmakers, actors, and industry professionals attending from across Asia and the global diaspora. The festival’s star-studded guest list also includes Tadanobu Asano(“Shōgun”) attending the screening of “Ravens,” Taiwanese star Vivian Sung (“Our Times”) for Korean-Taiwanese co-production “The Secret House,” and Filipino sensation Sue Ramirez (“The Kingdom”) for closing night film “Flower Girl.” Eight films have been nominated for the festival’s signature Uncaged Award for best feature film competition: “Time to Be Strong” by Namkoong Sun from South Korea (Jeonju 2024 Grand Prize winner); “Green Wave” by Xu Lei from China (Pingyao Jury Award winner); “Family Matters” by Pan Ke-yin from Taiwan (Osaka Asian Film Fest joint Best Actor ensemble winner); “Montages of a Modern Motherhood” by Oliver Chan Siu-kuen from Hong Kong (North American premiere); “Deep in the Mountain” by Li Yongyi from China (directorial debut of award-winning editor); “Jinsei” by Ryuya Suzuki from Japan (solo-animated feature, Annecy competitor); “Travesty” by Baatar Batsukh from Mongolia (Busan world premiere); and “Skin of Youth” by Ash Mayfair from Vietnam/Singapore (North American premiere).
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