Films from Thailand, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Malaysia will feature at Lund Fantastic Film Festival in Sweden from 28 October to 4 November 2026. The festival opens with Thailand’s 4 Tigers and closes with Japan’s Break Free.
The eight-day festival in southern Sweden brings together horror, science fiction, fantasy, thrillers and action films from around the world. This year’s programme includes six Asian feature films and seven short films, including entries in the festival’s international competitions.
For audiences interested in Asian cinema, here is a guide to the feature-film screenings. All times are local Swedish time. Browse the full festival schedule, with films, events and special programmes listed day by day.
What are the films about?
4 Tigers – Thailand, 28 October
Directed by Kongkiat Komesiri, the festival’s opening film is a supernatural action adventure set in Thailand after the Second World War. Four legendary outlaws join forces in a story combining black magic, martial arts, political rebellion and stolen gold. The film expands the universe of the Thai Khun Pan trilogy.
Oscillation – Japan, 1 November
Kenichi Ugana directs this black-and-white existential body-horror film about a father and daughter living in silence.
Killing Time – South Korea, 1 November
Directed by Jang Jun-yeop, this horror film follows a livestreaming crew attempting a comeback from an abandoned psychiatric hospital. Their broadcast takes a terrifying turn.
The Bullet Train – Japan, 3 November
Junya Satō’s 1975 thriller returns as part of a retrospective celebrating Japanese studio Toei. The film is presented in a restored 4K version.
Crime Hunter: Bullets of Rage – Japan, 3 November
Toshimichi Okawa’s 1989 action thriller helped launch Toei’s influential V-Cinema series. It forms the second half of the Japanese double bill.
Break Free – Japan, 4 November
Directed by Yu Nakamoto, the festival’s closing film follows a loyal yakuza enforcer who unexpectedly becomes a viral sensation after being filmed dancing. The action comedy receives its European premiere in Lund.
Asian short films
Seven short films from the five Asian countries are also included in the festival programme. Among the short films, South Korea’s Dinner competes in the International Competition, while Singapore’s Kiss Me Climax is selected for Future of Fantastic.
The organisers have announced that Dinner will screen before Blood Shine on 28 October, while In-Digestion will screen before Room 213 on 31 October. Other short films are included in the festival selection, but their individual screening times should be checked against the detailed programme.
Tickets and further information
Lund Fantastic Film Festival takes place from 28 October to 4 November 2026, primarily at Kino in Lund, Sweden.
Visitors can consult the official festival schedule for screenings, programme changes and tickets.
Official links:
- Festival schedule with screening times
- Complete film selection
- Festival guide and ticket information
