The festival opened with Iranian filmmaker Hadi Mohaghegh's "Scent of Wind"

Hosts South Korea are well-represented, with K-pop megastar and actress IU joining Kore-eda to discuss their film "Broker" -- which was featured at the Cannes film festival earlier this year.
The festival opened with Iranian filmmaker Hadi Mohaghegh's "Scent of Wind", which tells the story of a father and a son -- both of whom have disabilities -- living in a remote village.
- Celebrating Tony Leung -
Hong Kong's acclaimed actor Tony Leung has been selected as the recipient of Busan's "Asian Cineaste of the Year" prize.
The festival will screen six films featuring Leung, who will be in Busan to receive the award and meet with festival goers.
Leung, 60, is best known for his collaborations with famed director Wong Kar-wai, and picked the six films himself -- which include Wong's "In the Mood for Love" (2000) and "Happy Together" (1997).
Other anticipated screenings include Korean-Canadian director Anthony Shim's "Riceboy Sleeps," which tells the story of a Korean immigrant single mother, said the festival's programmer Nam Dong-chul.
"The movie is expected to become the next 'Minari'," Nam said, referring to a 2020 drama about South Korean immigrants in the United States, which received rave reviews and a slew of awards, including the best supporting actress Oscar.
Four South Korean top stars -- Kang Dong-won, Han Ji-min, Lee Young-ae and Ha Jung-woo -- will meet with fans in Busan to talk about their life and work.
Japanese director Kei Ishikawa's drama "A Man" -- about a widow who discovers unexpected truths about her late husband -- will close the edition.