A dozen years after cutting ties off with her culpable father, Kelly must find the strength to reconnect before he succumbs to his advancing dementia.
Regardless of past conflicts, no matter how hard you try or wish for it, family bonds are impossible to sever. With the continuous progress of society, nearly everyone possesses the capability to independently sustain themselves, free from reliance on anyone, including family members. In such circumstances, people are more prone to drifting apart due to conflicts. This is because open-hearted communication becomes scarcer, replaced by stubborn silences. However, does severing contact truly signify a complete lack of concern for each other? I believe not. When loved ones face significant setbacks, we still grieve and are driven to lend a helping hand. Unfortunately, after tragedy strikes, do we still have the chance to mend, to explain the past? Hence, I want to create a short film that encourages families with conflicts to open up, to embrace one another, and not lose the most selfless affections of this world due to resentment, stubbornness, or pride.
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Director / Writer / Co-Producer / Editor / Sound designer / Colourist: Yuanxu Li
Producer: Youwen Zhou
Production Designer: Jing Liang
Director of Photography / Cameraman: Lyuhao Zhou
Composer: Joshua Clift
Sound Recordist: Yicong Qiu