Length: 86 minutes
Genre: Hybrid/Non-fiction
Logline:
In Taipei’s dreamscape, Tao’s incomprehensible love for Shin drives her to create painful memories. Meanwhile, Melih, burdened with self-blame, longs to connect with the perpetually drunk Ping.
Synopsis:
In present-day Taipei, Tao develops unexplainable affectionate feelings for Shin, an indifferent guy. Desperate to create lasting memories, she sends people to beat him up, using pain as a twisted form of connection.
Meanwhile, Melih, having left Istanbul for Taipei, owns a noodle shop. One night, he receives an unexpected flower from the perpetually drunk Ping. Melih begins to stare into the flower from time to time, experiencing the tale of Tao and Shin and revealing his own unspoken desire and failed attempts to connect with Ping.
As Melih digs deeper into the tale, he confronts his struggles to form meaningful relationships. His struggle gradually mirrors Tao’s struggle with Shin. As Tao grows closer to Shin, Shin vanishes, leaving Tao to realize that these recollections, retained only by her, might be mere figments of imagination. Tao’s tale then makes Melih question if it’s better to forget everything, as he contemplates whether letting go of solitary memories might finally bring him peace.
Casts: Elizabeth TANG Tao, Melih SELÇUK, Shin CHEUNG, WANG Yu-ping
Director: WONG Ka-ki
Screenwriter WONG Ka-ki
Executive Producer: NG Ka-leung
Producer: CHEN Ping-chia
Production Company: Ping Film Production (Taiwan), Haven Productions Ltd.(UK)
Cinematographer: TANG Ka-hei
Production Designer: Elizabeth TANG Tao