Busan:Taiwan's Lee Yun-chan was awarded the Best Director prize at the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) for her film "To Be Ordinary." The award was announced on Thursday during the festival's proceedings.

According to Focus Taiwan, "To Be Ordinary" is a coming-of-age drama featuring actors Weber Yang, Winnie Chang, Liang Hsiu-shen, Junior Hsieh, and Chen Pin-hsuan. The film explores the lives of a family in the city disrupted by an unforeseen accident.

During her acceptance speech, Lee reflected on her long-standing connection to the festival, having worn the same dress she chose 20 years ago when she first participated in BIFF's New Currents competition for emerging directors. She expressed gratitude to the film's cast and crew, emphasizing that their dedication was crucial to the film's success.

Lee highlighted the tradition of Taiwanese cinema to focus on family themes, stating that "To Be Ordinary" aims to depict the humanity and tolerance a family exhibits when faced with life's unpredictabilities. She concluded her speech with a heartfelt appreciation for the festival, expressing her intention to continue filmmaking and return to BIFF in the future.

The 31st edition of BIFF took place at the Busan Cinema Center from October 6 to 15, showcasing 316 films, including 247 official selections from 59 countries and 69 films as part of its Community BIFF program.