PKFF2026 SALMOKJI: WHISPERING WATER (Salmokji)

The inaugural Perth Korean Film Festival continues with supernatural horror Salmokji: Whispering Water The inaugural Perth Korean Film Festival brings five exceptional films to Perth for a weekend of premium Korean screen culture in an intimate boutique cinema. Honouring the past, embracing the present and inspiring the future, the festival celebrates the richness of Korean storytelling and the power of cinema to connect us. A cultural bridge between South Korea and Australia, it brings audiences together through shared stories and fresh perspectives, building a partnership that drives culture forward. In Salmokji: Whispering Water, a filming crew visits a remote reservoir after a mysterious figure appears in street-view footage. A routine assignment turns into a nightmare when they encounter something lurking in the dark waters. 2026 - 95 min - Director: Lee Sang Min - Classified M Doors from 2.30pm, film from 3pm The inaugural Perth Korean Film Festival is proudly supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Korea Research Centre, The Backlot Perth, HALO Films, Curtin University, Alpha Solar Tech and Singular Health. Together, these partners help build a cultural bridge between South Korea and Australia, celebrating Korean cinema and creating opportunities for connection and exchange. The Perth Korean Film Festival is presented by .S2Co., bringing people together through cinema, culture and shared stories.