Synopsis
A woman who lost her child and divorced her husband continues to complete her son’s unfinished translation work.
Dai Si
DAI Si has previously worked in short documentaries and commercials, and has never made a fiction film. SALLY 'S MEMORY is his debut feature film.
Director's statement
The film captures three identical time segments, depicting fragmented events in a family during the days before and after the Dragon Boat Festival over three different years. It explores the themes of “language” and whether “the information conveyed by language needs to be translated.” Characters’ dialogues are disconnected, and sudden emotions arise from this foundation. While language often leads to mutual misunderstanding, memories help make peace with oneself.
The reverse narrative delves into the protagonist Wei Ying’s deep memories. In an absurd and uncertain world, the boundary between subjectivity and objectivity blurs. What truly matters is whether there is inner emotional strength to sustain life.
