Silent Voices is a 2026 drama short film written and directed by Nadine Misong Jin, made as her student project while graduating at Columbia University. It centers on a family of Korean immigrants living in New York City, who are struggling to adapt to their new circumstances and shielding each other from their pain.
The film had its world premiere at the Cinéfondation section of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival on 19 May, where it won the section's second prize and the Queer Palm for Best Short Film.
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Cast
Sook Hyung Yang as Yujin
Jongman Kin as Hyunwoo
Amy Yeh as Minha
Chloe Chan as Sohee
Maria Müller as Danielle
Release
The film had its world premiere at the Cinéfondation section of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, where it won second prize in the La Cinef competition and won the Queer Palm for Best Short Film.