A new mother struggles with the Chinese practice of "sitting the month" in the wake of her own mother's death.

The film is a carefully considered story about the emotional and cultural complexities of postpartum motherhood, particularly in the absence of one’s own mother. Through Iris, we pivot between cultural experiences and attitudes; a Western perspective lauds new mothers for “bouncing back” while a Chinese belief system encourages rest and recuperation, and it’s between these two cultural points of view that Iris is torn.

Biographies:

Director and Producer- Felicity LuHill

Felicity LuHill is an Asian American writer and filmmaker from the San Francisco Bay Area. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from NYU, a Screenwriting Certificate from The New School, and is a recent graduate of the Peter Stark Producing Program at USC. Her writing has been published in BROOKLYN Magazine, LIT Magazine, and others. Her rom-com feature-length screenplay, LOSING IT, was a finalist for The New School's annual V.O. Awards. Felicity is a proud mom, and currently has essays forthcoming at Huffington Post about her experience using Hypnobirthing in natural, unmedicated childbirth, as well as her experience with trying (and failing) to partake in the Chinese traditions of postpartum confinement.

Writer and Producer- Rebecca Chu

Rebecca Chu is a writer and filmmaker from Irvine, California. Upon becoming a mother, Rebecca turned her career focus toward building a more equitable world for the next generation, launching independent film company SHADOWLIGHT MEDIA VENTURES, through which she develops and produces original content that aims to elevate diverse, underrepresented voices. Rebecca's short film ROJAK garnered accolades at the Singapore Bicentennial Heritage showcase, including nods for Best Film and Best Direction. In addition, her original screenplay WONTON PARADISE was selected by industry professionals to be filmed at the Universal Studios backlot in Hollywood. Rebecca is a globe-trotter with artistic interests that span international sensibilities. She holds an MBA from Stanford, and an MFA from the Peter Stark Producing Program at USC's School of Cinematic Arts.