Ambience takes center stage at BIFF opener 'The Table: Day and Night'
As director Kim Jong-kwan noted, the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) opening film, "The Table: Day and Night," is dedicated to the beauty of the fleeting little moments in life. The romantic anthology film, starring a solid ensemble of actors including Kim Min-ha, Shim Eun-kyung and Han Sun-hwa, portrays the conversations between four different couples who visit the venue through summer…
The opening film of the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) this year was The Table: Day and Night, directed by Kim Jong-kwan. The romantic anthology film highlights the beauty of fleeting moments in life, focusing on conversations between four different couples who visit a cafe throughout summer and autumn. The ensemble cast includes Kim Min-ha, Shim Eun-kyung, Han Sun-hwa, and Pachinko star Kim Jong-kwan, with the latter playing Yoo-jin, a young woman gifted a broken watch by a relative.
The film masterfully captures the ambiance of a quiet Seoul neighborhood cafe, spending considerable time on the details - from tables and cups to the diverse portraits of customers. Conversations range from mundane topics like loans to the search for the right person. Notably, a group of lively girls communicate using sign language, indicating their regular presence at the venue.
The first vignette features Kim Jong-kwan as Yoo-jin, a young woman, and Joo Joong-hyuk as Hyeon-oh, a young man captivated by the intimate world of the cafe. Their story, alongside the others, offers a glimpse into the daily lives and interactions of those who frequent this special place.
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