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Finally, the main competition's award categories commenced. The first was for the Best Debut Film Award. The cast and crew of "Strong Yet Broken" clasped their hands together in prayer. Iris squeezed Jin Liwei's hand, seeking comfort and absorbing strength from him.

Unfortunately, "Strong Yet Broken" didn't win. An Indian indie film won instead. Iris and Jin Liwei along with the others clapped their hands in congratulations to the winner. The Indian movie was one of the few films they managed to watch during their free time. Although they felt a slight disappointment for not winning the Best Debut Film Award, they didn't feel too bad losing to such a thought-provoking film.

Other awards, nominees and winners were announced. More applause, cheers and speeches.