Director Min Kyudong’s film ‘The Old Woman With The Knife’, which has drawn attention for its killer action scenes featuring Lee Hye Young and Kim Sung Cheol, has been officially invited to another international film festival. The film will be screened at the 15th Beijing International Film Festival, taking place from April 18.

According to distributor NEW on March 31, ‘The Old Woman With The Knife’ has been invited to the non-competitive Panorama section of the festival. This marks the film’s third international festival invitation, following its earlier selections at the Berlin International Film Festival and the Brussels Fantastic Film Festival.

The Beijing International Film Festival, along with the Shanghai International Film Festival, is one of China’s most prominent cinematic events. The invitation holds added significance as ‘The Old Woman With The Knife’ becomes the second Korean film in recent years to be invited to a Chinese international film festival, following ‘Exhuma’ in 2023.

The Panorama section is known for curating films that balance artistry, popularity, and high-quality storytelling—raising anticipation for how the film will be received by Chinese audiences.

Director Min Kyudong shared his excitement, saying, “I’m thrilled that ‘The Old Woman With The Knife’ will be screened in Beijing. I hope the film’s energy and emotion will resonate with audiences there.” He also expressed his gratitude for the festival's invitation.

‘The Old Woman With The Knife’ is an action film that tells the gripping story of a killer (played by Lee Hye Young), who has worked for over 40 years in an organization that eliminates "cockroach-like" individuals. She finds herself facing off against a mysterious assassin (played by Kim Sung Cheol), who has spent his life chasing her.

The film is set to be released on May 1.