Director Jin Mi-song, 29, has been awarded second place in the La Cinef section at the 79th Cannes International Film Festival. Her short film, 'Silent Voices,' explores the lives of four members of an immigrant family residing in New York. Following the announcement on May 21 (local time), Jin expressed her deep gratitude and emphasized that showing hope is the fundamental responsibility of a filmmaker. La Cinef is a prestigious competition dedicated to showcasing short and medium-length films from international film school students. - Director Jin Mi-song's short film 'Silent Voices' won second place in the La Cinef category at the 79th Cannes International Film Festival. - The film focuses on the emotional and daily lives of four members of an immigrant family living in New York City. Q: Why is this trending? A: Director Jin Mi-song is trending because she achieved significant international recognition by winning second place in the prestigious La Cinef section at the 79th Cannes International Film Festival for her short film 'Silent Voices'. | Director Jin Mi-song, 29, has been awarded second place in the La Cinef section at the 79th Cannes International Film Festival. Her short film, 'Silent Voices,' explores the lives of four members of an immigrant family residing in New York. Following the announcement on May 21 (local time), Jin expressed her deep gratitude and emphasized that showing hope is the fundamental responsibility of a filmmaker. La Cinef is a prestigious competition dedicated to showcasing short and medium-length films from international film school students. - Director Jin Mi-song's short film 'Silent Voices' won second place in the La Cinef category at the 79th Cannes International Film Festival. - The film focuses on the emotional and daily lives of four members of an immigrant family living in New York City. Q: Why is this trending? A: Director Jin Mi-song is trending because she achieved significant international recognition by winning second place in the prestigious La Cinef section at the 79th Cannes International Film Festival for her short film 'Silent Voices'.