Official website of the 14th annual Shanghai International Film Festival

Four Korean features have been invited to the 14th annual Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF), according to the official website of the film fest on Tuesday.

The official website of SIFF announced that Korean pics "Come Rain, Come Shine," "No Doubt," "Petty Romance" and "The Unjust" will be screened at the fest under the Spectrum category which is part of the Panorama segment showcasing films and industries through diversified perspectives.

"Come Rain, Come Shine," helmed by director Lee Yoon-ki and starring Hyun Bin and Lim Soo-jung, shows the emotional changes a couple (Hyun Bin and Lim) goes through ahead of their separation.

"No Doubt," by auteur Park Soo-yong and starring Kim Tae-woo and Lee Jung-jin, tells of how Choong-sik's (Kim) daughter goes missing and is found dead a few months later near a river, while at the time Se-jin (Lee) moves into the neighborhood causing suspicion that he is the killer.

"Petty Romance," helmed by Kim Jeong-hoon and starring Choi Kang-hee and Lee Sun-kyun, is about the love story that unfolds between comic artist Jeong Bae (Lee) and sex columnist Han Da-rim (Choi) after they come together to compete in an adult comic competition.

"The Unjust," helmed by Ryoo Seung-wan and starring Hwang Jung-min and Ryoo Seung-bum, is an action-packed thriller that delves into widespread corruption which occurs within a prosecutors’ office.

First established in 1993, the Shanghai International Film Festival is China's A-category international film festival accredited by the International Federation of Film Producers' Associations (FIAPF). It stands as an international platform to promote the industry development and enhance cooperation worldwide.

This year the festival will run from June 11 to 19 and will hold its opening ceremony at the Shanghai Grand Theater.

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