Kashun Himeno Wins Best Actor at Busan International Film Festival 2026 | "Satoko Always" and Key Award Results

Article content updated: 2026-10-20 | Information checked: 2026-10-20

Kashun Himeno of "Satoko Always" Wins Best Actor

The official announcement of the 31st Busan International Film Festival confirmed that Kashun Himeno won the Best Actor award. The festival closed on 10-15. This is an acting prize, separate from the top award for Best Film.

Here is new award news for Japanese cinema from Busan, South Korea.The festival's official press releaselists HIMENO Kashun of the film "Satoko Always" as a Competition Best Actor winner. We cross-referenced this with the Japanese title and cast information.

Cross-Referencing the Film Title and Winner in Japanese and English

What to check	Details Confirmed in Official Sources
Japanese film title	さとこはいつも
English film title	Satoko Always
Director	Shuichi Okita (沖田修一)
Recipient	Kashun Himeno (姫野花春 / HIMENO Kashun)
Award category	Busan Award for Best Actor
Japan release date	2026-9-18

Award results refer toBusan International Film Festival, and for the Japanese title, director, cast, and release date, we referred toUNIJAPAN's Japanese Film Database (JFDB). The agency also announced the award ina notice updated on 10-15 on its official page.

How Does It Differ from the Festival's Top Film Prize?

The same announcement also lists "Midday Meal" directed by Majid MAJIDI for Best Film and "IBUKU" directed by Eddie CAHYONO for the Special Jury Prize. This does not mean that "Satoko Always" won the festival's top film prize.

In addition, ZHOU Xun for "The First Taste of Loneliness" is also listed for Best Actor. Checking the combination of recipient, film title, and exact award name helps clarify distinctions that can be hard to tell from short news headlines alone.

What Kind of Film Is "Satoko Always"?

According to the introduction on JFDB, the story follows 3 women named "Satoko" leading different lives who each begin writing a novel about their own life after a certain event. The listed cast includes Kasumi Arimura, Hikari Ishida, and Kashun Himeno. Here we introduce only the premise of the story without adding an overall rating or an unviewed acting critique.

Check the Film's Official Site for Screening Information in Japan

The Japanese theatrical release date is listed as 9-18. However, the fact that the release date has passed is separate from which theaters are screening it today. If you plan to watch the film, please checkthe film's official websitefor current listings at your preferred region and theater.

When searching for a film after hearing about a festival award, noting down the Japanese title and director's name in addition to "Busan" and "award winner" makes it easier to match overseas reports using the English title.

Announcement Date and Verification Date of This Article

The festival press release is dated 2026-10-15, and the official news page posting is dated the 16th. On the 20th, MOQLOG verifiedthe award announcementandthe film entry on JFDB. This article is not an on-site report or a film review based on a screening.

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