The young woman (Min) and man (Kang-Woo) were born in Singapore, but raised in mainland China. Adapting to Singapore – which is so different – is no easy task nor entirely willingly undertaken. Refined film focuses on the details of their often silent togetherness.
Also in this combined programme
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Boonrerm
She seems stoic, the young maid Boonrerm, but one day her demanding mistress will discover where her patience ends. -
The Day She Commits Suicide
Basically the title says it all. A young woman makes the final preparations while the film stays light, almost breezy. -
The Great Escape from Café City
Airy parody of everything airy in films, commercials and games. Boy-meets-girl with coffee. Hilarious, clever and consciously a little silly. -
Floating Sun
Director’s cut of a short film that was part of a horror trilogy. More atmosphere than horror. Girls with long black hair and wafting net…
Film details
- Country of production
- Singapore
- Year
- 2014
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2014
- Length
- 25'
- Medium/Format
- HDcam
