Silicon Valley Asian Pacific FilmFest

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This dynamic collection of AAPI short films celebrates the transformative power of art in all its forms. From dance and visual arts to music, performance, and creative activism, these stories showcase how artists use their craft to express ideas, challenge norms, and inspire change. Together, the films highlight the courage, creativity, and energy that fuel both personal expression and community impact.

Korean-American sisters and classical musicians, Viv and Gia, struggle to practice a piano and violin duet, as their mother May, reminds them about the importance of harmony.

Their bond is tested as adulthood brings conflicting priorities—Gia pursues her musical dreams while Viv chooses to care for their ailing mother.

As their mother’s condition suddenly deteriorates, they must overcome their growing resentment in order to find reconciliation through music.


Director Eljin Yoo


Jinoo Eljin Yoo is a Korean-American filmmaker and violinist, with a B.A. in Film & TV Production from the USC School of Cinematic Arts. Born in the heart of Los Angeles, CA, but nurtured amidst the dynamic landscape of Dubai, UAE, Eljin imparts a unique blend of cultures to his storytelling, revolving around crafting subtle portraits of mysterious worlds, realities, and characters that pulse with visual and narrative poetry, interwoven with ardent social themes that provoke thought in a lyrical manner.

  • Year
    11/27/2024 00:00
  • Runtime
    0:19:49
  • Language
    English, Korean
  • Country
    United States, United States
  • Genre
    Drama, Family
  • Awards
    LA Shorts International Film Festival Los Angeles, California July 19, 2025 World Premiere Official Selection United States North Hollywood CineFest Los Angeles, California August 28, 2025 Official Selection United States Silicon Valley Asian Pacific Film Festival Sunnyvale, California October 19, 2025 Bay Area Premiere Official Selection United States
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  • Director
    Eljin Yoo
  • Screenwriter
    Joshua Oh
  • Producer
    Rebekah Chun, Matt Oflas, Melanie An
  • Cast
    Joy Hana Park, Claire Bae, Sook Hyung Yang, Erin Choi, Chloe Jung
  • Cinematographer
    Daeil Kim
  • Editor
    Eljin Yoo
  • Production Design
    Production Designer: Peter No; Art Director: Mo Chuang; Colorist: Avery Niles
  • Composer
    Eric Huang
  • Sound Design
    Alice Wibisono, Arabella Bai, Joshua Han; Re-Recording Mixer: Eli Staub
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