'Secret Sunshine' wins big at Asian Film Awards
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"Secret Sunshine", the South Korean story of a widow's mental breakdown, won big at the 2nd Asian Film Awards announced Monday in Hong Kong, bagging best movie, best director and best actress for Jeon Do-yeon, AP reported.
Best actor went to Hong Kong veteran Tony Leung Chiu-wai for his performance in the Ang Lee spy thriller "Lust, Caution".
In "Secret Sunshine", Jeon plays Shin-ae, a widow who moves to her husband's hometown to start afresh after his death in a traffic accident. Instead, she has to face the kidnapping and murder of her son.
Jeon won best actress at the Cannes Film Festival last year for her performance.
Best actor went to Hong Kong veteran Tony Leung Chiu-wai for his performance in the Ang Lee spy thriller "Lust, Caution".
In "Secret Sunshine", Jeon plays Shin-ae, a widow who moves to her husband's hometown to start afresh after his death in a traffic accident. Instead, she has to face the kidnapping and murder of her son.
Jeon won best actress at the Cannes Film Festival last year for her performance.
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