LEE Jiwon | Korea

Jury Comment Her performance carries a maturity far beyond her years, making the school uniform seem almost ill-suited to her. It closely mirrors her character – a daughter of a single mother who has had to grow up too quickly. In the scene where she breaks down in tears, pleading with her mother to finally live her own life, her emotions pour out so vividly that it brought tears to my eyes. Throughout the film, her performance carries the film with remarkable poise, boldness, and subtlety – qualities hard to believe in someone so young. I wholeheartedly look forward to and support the path she will walk as an actress in the years ahead.

KITAMURA Takumi, AYANO Go, HAYASHI Yuta | Japan

Jury Comment Through the performances of these three actors, I witnessed the future of cinema. The performances of these three young actors, each with a distinct individuality yet in perfect harmony, go far beyond the delivery of dialogue. They vividly embody the inner lives of their characters, demonstrating a rare power that enables audiences to laugh, cry, and grow alongside them.