The film debuted at Cannes where Park won the Best Director prize.

Korea has also submitted the film as its entry for the international feature Oscar race.

The epic road movie also debuted at Cannes, but in 2021.

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DECISION TO LEAVE, (aka HEOJIL KYOLSHIM), from left: PARK Hae-il, TANG Wei, 2022. © MUBI / courtesy Everett Collection

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This year, Chinese filmmaker Zhang Yimou will lead the Asian Film Awards jury.

Zhang, a two-time Golden Lion winner at Venice, succeeds Korean filmmaker Lee Chang-dong in the role.

Zhangs jury will include seven other members from around the world who will decide the winners in each category.

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