[Edaily Reporter Choi Hee-jae ] Director Kim Jin-yu’s new film, “A Flowing Journey,” won the Audience Award at the 21st Paris Korean Film Festival, garnering a positive response from international audiences.

According to distributor Jinjin Film on the 5th, “A Flowing Journey” won the Feature Film Audience Award at the 21st Paris Korean Film Festival, which concluded on the 3rd.

The Audience Award is given to the film that receives the most votes from the audience among the selections in the Paysage section. “A Flowing Journey” held particular significance as it won the audience’s choice amidst such notable works as “People and Fish,” “My Name Is,” and “Coming of Age.”

David Treldler, Chief Programmer of the Paris Korean Film Festival, said, “As a programmer, there are films that strike right at the heart. Films that, the moment you see them, make you think, ‘This is the one.’” He added, “‘Flowing Journey’ was exactly that kind of film at the Paris Korean Film Festival.”

He continued, “The audience embraced this film just as warmly as we did,” and praised it as “an elegant and deeply resonant work that speaks to the importance of savoring the present moment.”

“A Flowing Journey” tells the story of “Chun-hee,” who, after losing her husband, was preparing for a journey of her own when she encounters unexpected connections in her new apartment, causing a new melody to begin flowing through her once-quiet daily life.

“A Flowing Journey” is the second feature film in six years from director Kim Jin-yu, whose film “I Am Barley” made a strong impression at domestic and international film festivals. It has drawn attention as actress Kim Hye-ok’s first leading role on the big screen in 16 years and Justin Min’s debut in a Korean film.

Support and recommendations from the film community continue to pour in. Actor Lee Da-wit said, “I hope many people will watch this journey that flows along, leaving traces of love everywhere.” Director Min Yong-geun praised it as “a film that skillfully captures poignant moments in a moving yet understated way.”

Actress and film director Bang Eun-jin remarked, “Director Kim Jin-yu’s films contain a poignant sadness, yet that sadness is always beautiful,” while actor Woo Ji-hyun recommended it as “a beautiful film, like a chorus, perfect for watching in this weather.”

Director Kim Min-ha remarked, “It’s a film that sets many thoughts and emotions in motion,” while Director Kim Tae-yang said, “It’s a film that resonates deep within your heart.” Director Kim Chang-hoon described it as “a film that gently draws the audience in and lets them drift along slowly,” and Director Park Geun-young praised it, saying, “‘Flowing Journey’ features beautiful scenes, people, and music.”