Shin and Choi were allowed to travel to the 14th Moscow Film Festival in 1985 , where Choi won the Best Actress award for her role . It is the highest honor a North Korean film has received to date . Kim Il-sung praised the film for its " commitment to realism " . Many North Korean defectors have reportedly approached Choi , thanking for her role in '' Salt ''
14th Moscow Film Festival in 1985
14th Moscow International Film Festival
Salt (1985 film)