by River Minho Kim, Korea-Canada, 2025, 13 min. - Out of Competition, Regional Premiere “The New Years” is an animated short film that tells the story of a family separated during the Korean War of 1953, viewed through an intimate and poetic lens. The film began as a personal project by the director, produced with the support of the Seoul Animation Center and the Seoul Business Agency, and reflects on the pain of separation, memory, and the longing for reunion. #WarScars #Kor