Busan International Film Festival announces awards winners – Gloaming in Luomu takes Best Film

Sep 29, 2025
A woman sat at a table
A still from Gloaming in Luomu (Credit: Beijing Monar Films Limited)

The Busan International Film Festival has announced the awards winners for its 30th edition.

Among the big winners were Zhang Lu, whose film Gloaming in Luomu scooped Best Film, and Shu Qi, who took home the Best Director prize for Girl.

The awards were presented during the Closing Ceremony at the Busan Cinema Center. 

A full list of winners is available below. 

Busan Award – Best Film
Recipient: Gloaming In Luomu
Director: Zhang Lu

Busan Award – Best Director
Recipient: Girl
Director: Shu Qi

Busan Award – Special Jury Award
Recipient: Funky Freaky Freaks
Director: Han Chang-Lok

Busan Award – Best Actor
Recipient: Lee Jiwon
Film: En Route To

Busan Award – Best Actor
Recipient: Kitamura Takumi, Ayano Go, Hayashi Yuta
Film: Baka’s Identity

Busan Award – Artistic Contribution Award
Recipient: Resurrection
Director: Liu Qiang, Tu Nan (Production Designer) / Production Design

New Currents Award
Recipient: En Route To
Director: Yoo Jaein

BIFF Mecenat Award (Korea)
Recipient: Raining Dust
Director: Ju Romi, Kim Taeil

BIFF Mecenat Award (Asia)
Recipient: Singing Wings
Director: Hemen Khaledi

BIFF Mecenat Award (Special Mention)
Recipient: Relay Race
Director: Ko Hyoju

Sonje Award (Korea)
Recipient: It Sounds Louder On Rainy Days
Director: Kim Sang-Yun

Sonje Award (Asia)
Recipient: Delay
Director: Wang Han-Xuan

Sonje Award (Special Mention)
Recipient: Interface
Director: Kawazoe Aya