Synopsis
A girl wakes up alone on a surreal night, with a moth emerging from the TV set guiding her to explore the darkened room. Through a series of emotional flashbacks, she gradually recalls fragmented memories of neglect by her caregivers.
Chen Yiwei
CHEN Yiwei is an accomplished animation artist and director who graduated from the Royal College of Art. She specializes in conveying emotions and self-reflection through her hand-drawn animations. Her works have been selected for several prestigious festivals, including the Supertoon International Animation and Comics Festival, Minikino Film Week, and the Insomnia International Animation Film Festival.
Director's statement
This film was inspired by my dreams and childhood memories. Cocoons evoke a paradoxical sensation of both suffocation and security, reminiscent of the solitude and self-enclosure experienced in darkness, curling up with arms wrapped around oneself.
