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Silent Voices

18 minutes | 2026 | United States of America, South Korea | Drama | Korean, English

SYNOPSIS

In New York, a Korean immigrant family of four leads separate lives, each facing moments of defeat in their daily existence. As they navigate the complexities of survival and disconnection, each hides their wounds from the others.

SCHEDULE
Mon, 30 Nov 2026 | 16:15 | EMPIRE XXI | STUDIO 2
Thu, 3 Dec 2026 | 20:30 | EMPIRE XXI | STUDIO 2
CREDIT
Production CompanyYuwen Zhang, ​Nadine Misong Jin
ProducerYuwen Zhang, ​Nadine Misong Jin
DirectorNadine Misong Jin
ScriptwriterNadine Misong Jin
CinematographerZhejian Michael Cong
Production DesignerSally SangHee Bae
EditorNadine Misong Jin
Main CastSook Hyung Yang, Jongman Kim, Amy Yeh, Chloe Chan, Maria Müller, Jennifer Taher, Melinda Nanovsky
Director’s Filmography
  • Juk (2024)
  • Wasteland (2021)
Notable Achievement
  • Cannes Film Festival, La Cinef 2026 – Second Prize for the Best Short Film, Queer Palm for Best Short Film
  • Sarajevo Film Festival 2026
  • Concorto Film Festival 2026
  • Drama International Short Film Festival 2026 – Best Director Award
  • LIFFE – International Film Directing Festival 2026
  • Bangkok International Film Festival 2026 – Special Mention
  • Nara International Film Festival 2026
  • Batumi International Art-House Film Festival 2026
  • Queer Wave: Cyprus LGBTQIA+ Film Festival 2026
  • Tirana International Film Festival 2026 – Best Student Fiction Award
  • Film Fest Gent 2026
  • Festival du nouveau cinéma Montréal 2026
Contactlightson@lightsonfilm.org
DIRECTOR'S BIOGRAPHY

Nadine Misong Jin

Nadine Misong Jin is a Korean filmmaker based in New York and Seoul. Her latest project, Silent Voices, won the Julia S. Gouw Short Film Challenge and is supported by CAPE and Janet Yang Productions. It has been selected for its premiere at the 2026 Festival de Cannes (La Cinef).

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