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Each of these five short films explores the universal quest for self-understanding. They present a rich tapestry of stories that reflect the multifaceted process of maturing and carving out one's unique path while grappling with identity, friendship, family dynamics, love and relationships, and societal expectations.
Rosie, a 13-year-old Chinese-American girl, embarks on a skateboarding escapade through the streets of New York with her crush and his best friend - at the cost of abandoning her little sister and never delivering a forgotten lunchbox.
- Year2023
- Runtime13 minutes
- LanguageEnglish, Yue Chinese (Cantonese)
- CountryUnited States
- GenreDrama, Coming-Of-Age
- Subtitle LanguageEnglish
- Social Media
- DirectorHolly M. Kaplan
- ScreenwriterHolly M. Kaplan
- ProducerSeika Paradeis, Holly M. Kaplan
- FilmmakerCinematographer: Zhejian Michael Cong; Editor: Hailey Choi; Production Designer: Mischelle Moy; Sound Design: Delu Duan; Music: Kristine Bernabe; Costumes: Dan Wang; Casting: Sunny Chen
- CastMalea Emma Tjandrawidjaja, Cairo Zion, Fanny Lawren, Abigail Lopez, Daniel Girdo
Each of these five short films explores the universal quest for self-understanding. They present a rich tapestry of stories that reflect the multifaceted process of maturing and carving out one's unique path while grappling with identity, friendship, family dynamics, love and relationships, and societal expectations.
Rosie, a 13-year-old Chinese-American girl, embarks on a skateboarding escapade through the streets of New York with her crush and his best friend - at the cost of abandoning her little sister and never delivering a forgotten lunchbox.
- Year2023
- Runtime13 minutes
- LanguageEnglish, Yue Chinese (Cantonese)
- CountryUnited States
- GenreDrama, Coming-Of-Age
- Subtitle LanguageEnglish
- Social Media
- DirectorHolly M. Kaplan
- ScreenwriterHolly M. Kaplan
- ProducerSeika Paradeis, Holly M. Kaplan
- FilmmakerCinematographer: Zhejian Michael Cong; Editor: Hailey Choi; Production Designer: Mischelle Moy; Sound Design: Delu Duan; Music: Kristine Bernabe; Costumes: Dan Wang; Casting: Sunny Chen
- CastMalea Emma Tjandrawidjaja, Cairo Zion, Fanny Lawren, Abigail Lopez, Daniel Girdo