Synopsis
As we grow, confusion looms like an elephant in the room—impossible to ignore.
Late night in Beijing, I sit alone at the entrance of an ice rink, waiting for it to open. A stranger passes by and invites me to chat. We share memories of loneliness, warmth, and the desire to be understood…
As dawn breaks, the stranger leave with our stories, a new chapter begins.
Wang Ziyin
WANG Ziyin, born in Zhejiang Province, China, in 2000, is currently pursuing a master's degree in Animation at Tsinghua University in Beijing. She has a passion for hand-drawn art.
Director's statement
The tracks on the ice rink, to me, resemble the various experiences in life. This project began during my undergraduate graduation, amidst farewells and confusion about the future, with many thoughts swirling in my mind, I created this film.
Through ICE RINK, I aim to depict the personal experiences of facing uncertainty during growth. There may never be a easy solution for confusion, but sharing and understanding can illuminate each other in the darkness.
ICE RINK also reflects my own growth, blending childhood memories from the south with the northern landscapes I’ve seen as an adult, created with watercolor and 2D animation.
