'Siblings' Summer Night' Wins Best Feature Film Award at New York Asian Film Festival

"Authentic Detailed Depiction and Skillful Control Stand Out"

Director Yoon Dan-bi's film Summer Night of Siblings won the Best Feature Film award at the New York Asian Film Festival, which concluded on the 12th (local time). The New York Asian Film Festival is an Asian film festival held in North America, showcasing excellent works across various genres, from blockbusters to art and cult films. Summer Night of Siblings was the only Korean film invited to the competition section. On that day, it won the Best Feature Film award, surpassing films such as The Eccentrics' Romance by director Liu Ming (Taiwan), Legally Declared Dead by director Yuen Kam Wai (Hong Kong), Perpetrator, Victim by director Leila Juching Ji (Malaysia), and The Deutsche Story by director Odagiri Joe.

This is the second time a Korean film has won, following director Jeon Go-woon’s Microhabitat in 2018. The jury commented, "It is beautiful and full of a sense of everyday life. The authentic detailed depiction and skillful control stand out." They added, "Although it is director Yoon's personal story, it will feel personal to the audience as well," and "It delivers a profound resonance to many." Summer Night of Siblings depicts the family story of siblings Okju and Dongju, who spend their summer vacation at their grandfather’s house with their father. The film has previously been recognized for its artistic merit, winning four awards at the Busan International Film Festival (NETPAC Award, KTH Award, Korean Film Directors Association Award, and Citizen Critics Award) as well as the Bright Future Award at the Rotterdam International Film Festival.

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