[Opening Film] Stars and Sand 별과 모래 | Intro + Q&A

🎬 Seoul Independent Film Festival Choice

🗓️ Thursday, October 15 • 7:00 PM
📍 Korean Cultural Center New York
(122 E 32nd Street, New York, NY 10016)

* Intro and Q&A with director KAM Jeongwon and director of photography CHOI Chang Hwan

Synopsis

In late summer, Se-yeon, unable to adapt to the rapidly moving city, lives at a slower pace, keeping her dreams close but never quite reaching for them. The only time she feels truly alive is at night, when she goes to the river after sunset to paint in the darkness. At the same time, there is someone else by the river. Jae-woo has a dream of his own: to make a fortune selling river sand. They share the river at night, face each other over meals, and walk together through the changing season. As summer comes to an end, Se-yeon and Jae-woo are forced to face each other’s vulnerabilities.

Awards & Festival Selections

• 51st Seoul Independent Film Festival — Grand Prize
• 27th Jeonju International Film Festival — Regional Film Showcase
• 14th Muju Film Festival — Chang: Korean Feature Competition
• 13th Chuncheon Film Festival — Indie Cinema

Ticket: FREE (RSVP REQUIRED)

• RSVP and seating are first come, first served.
• Limited same-day standby tickets available.
• Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours in advance.
• Your tickets will be released to the standby line 10 minutes before the show, so we recommend you arrive early to secure your seats.
• All films featuring Korean dialogue will have English subtitles available.
• For additional questions, please contact: [email protected]

Presented by Korean Cultural Center New York
In Collaboration with Seoul Independent Film Festival

For more details: www.koreanculture.org/films/2026/10/15/the-1st-nykiff