It is the first time that a Korean actress has won the best actress prize since the LAFCA awards started in 1975. Chosen by film critics who contribute to the L.A.-based press, the awards are often considered a predictor for the Academy Awards along with Golden Globe Awards.
"Mother" is a story about a mother's search for a killer who framed her son for a horrific murder. After its premiere in Korea last year, it was released to glowing reviews in the U.S. this year.
Source:Chosun Ilbo