Synopsis
In a small southern Chinese town, a mother awaits the return of her husband and daughter. The air is filled with mystery, turmoil and unease.
Luo Zhaoguang
LUO Zhaoguang, the last child of the 20th century, is now engaged in advertising and independent film production in Beijing and Shanghai. He is the writer and director of the short films GONE SON, BIRTHDAY, and A SILENT FAREWELL. His sound design short film OUR LOVE was shortlisted for the 77th Cannes Market Screening Unit and the 2024 Barcelona International Film Festival.
Director's statement
This film unfolds the life of an ordinary woman over the course of a single day.The first half of the film, set in the afternoon, depicts the natural vitality of a mother’s daily life. The second half, set at night, reveals the fragility of life and the impermanence of existence after fate intervenes.
