What film won the Best Film Award at the 10th London East Asia Film Festival?

'Project Y,' directed by Lee Hwan, won the Best Film Award at the 10th London East Asia Film Festival.

Who are the lead actresses in 'Project Y'?

The lead actresses in 'Project Y' are Han So-hee and Jeon Jong-seo, who play childhood friends Mi-sun and Do-kyung.

What is the plot of 'Project Y'?

'Project Y' follows Mi-sun and Do-kyung, two women in their early thirties, as they plan a daring heist to steal 8 billion KRW in hidden cash and gold bars in order to escape their impoverished reality.

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Female-Led Crime Noir 'Project Y' Wins Big at London East Asia Film Fest

4 Nov, 2025

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Summary

'Project Y' wins Best Film Award at 10th London East Asia Film Festival
Film centers on two childhood friends planning a daring heist for freedom
Jury praises the film's fresh take on noir, focusing on women's experiences

Female-Led Crime Noir 'Project Y' Wins Big at London East Asia Film Fest

Last month, the 10th London East Asia Film Festival (LEAFF) honored Director Lee Hwan's crime noir film 'Project Y' with the Best Film Award. The jury was mesmerized by the film's fresh take on the noir genre, which centers the experiences of two women, Mi-sun (Han So-hee) and Do-kyung (Jeon Jong-seo), as they plan a daring heist to escape their impoverished reality.