Director Lu Po-Shun Talks 'Will You Still Be My Friend' at Busan

Taiwanese director Lu Po-Shun is taking his feature debut, "Will You Still Be My Friend," to the Busan International Film Festival following a successful premiere at San Sebastián and two Golden Horse nominations. Set in Yunlin County, the coming-of-age drama examines adolescent friendship against the backdrop of local politics and solar energy development, expanding upon Lu's previous short film.

Director Lu navigated the challenge of balancing complex adult storylines with the central narrative focus on two young boys. By refining the script during editing, the film maintains its emotional core on youth while reflecting real-world community divisions, resonating with both domestic and international audiences.