The 31st Hawaii International Film Festival presented by Halekulani runs Oct. 13 to 23. There are 11 Korean films this year, starting with the Korean war film, "Front Line," on opening night. Other films to look for: the documentaries "Arirang" and "When the Mountains Were Reborn;" the dramas "The Day He Arrives," "Hanaan," "The Journals of Musan," "Night Fishing" (which was shot entirely on an iPhone), "A Scene at the Sea" and "Teamwork"; and the comedies "Hello Ghost" and "Unstoppable Family." Tickets go on sale Monday. For more information, call the ticket office at 447-0577 between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. or visit www.HIFF.org.
THIS WEEK’S SYNOPSES
"My Love By My Side"
Episodes 23 and 24
Tonight, 6:45 p.m.: Jin-gook catches Jung-ja threatening Sun-ah. Woo-dong tells Joo-ri he’s in the transportation business when she asks him what he does.
Tonight, 7:45 p.m.: Seok-bin hires some goons to beat up Soryong. Mi-sol tells her mom that her relationship with Soryong is over. Jung-ja sees Jin-gook and Sun-ah together again and tells Mrs. Kang.
"Warrior Baek Dong Su"
Episodes 11 and 12
Monday, 7:45 p.m.: Seo Yu-dae’s true identity is revealed. Cho-rip apologizes for not recognizing him sooner. Chun orders Yeo-woon to kill his colleagues, so he murders them while they are asleep.
Tuesday, 7:45 p.m.: The Crown Prince changes into a prisoner’s uniform. Cho-rip drugs Dong-su to make him fall asleep and goes to save the Crown Prince. The Crown Prince refuses to sacrifice others to be rescued.
"Protect the Boss"
Episodes 9 and 10
Wednesday, 7:45 p.m.: Eun-seol is caught off-guard by Ji-heon’s kiss, but says she’ll never fall for him. Ji-heon’s father finds out about Ji-heon’s panic disorder. He asks Eun-seol to stay by Ji-heon’s side and help him.
Thursday, 7:45 p.m.: Eun-seol finds out Mu-won is behind the surprise event. He asks her out, but she hesitates. Ji-heon is consumed with jealousy when he sees Eun-seol walk into the coffee shop with Mu-won.
"Scent of a Woman"
Episodes 5 and 6
Friday, 7:45 p.m.: Yeon-jae wins concert tickets and takes Eun-seok with her. Ji-wook is jealous when he sees Yeon-jae and Eun-seok together.
Saturday, 7:45 p.m.: Yeon-jae rescues a dog and takes it to Eun-seok. Eun-seok makes dinner for Yeon-jae. Se-gyung sues Yeon-jae, demanding $300,000. Unable to withdraw money from her bank account because of the suit, Yeon-jae asks Ji-wook for help.
Jeff Chung is general manager of KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles. Reach him at 521-8066 or jeffchung@kbfd.com.
