Last week we kicked off the 15th edition of the New York Asian Film Festival. This year the festival featured its most cutting-edge lineup yet, with a cast of Asia’s hottest stars, some of whom were in town to receive the significantly expanded Star Asia and Screen International Rising Star Awards.

Kazuya Shiraishi’s Twisted Justice—which was inspired by the biggest scandal in Japanese police history and charts the moral decline of detective Moroboshi (Go Ayano) over three decades, as he goes from ambitious rookie to corrupt cop—screened to a crowded theater followed by a reception sponsored by Tsingtao.

Slide through photos from this year’s festival, showcasing the vibrant range of talent from China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia. And stop by for more screenings as the festival continues through July 9!