FILM DIRECTOR: Leon Le
ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY: Leon Le
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY: Shaun Clarke
MUSIC (titles/author/ performers) indicate whether you hold the right to re-release
Or not: Eros Cartechini
EDITING: Leon Le
MAIN ACTOR(S): Zilong Zee, Charis Chu, Min-Wen Huang and Kenway Hon Wai Kua
SYNOPSIS (ITALIAN): Talking To My Mother è un film di 17 minuti di amore , accettazione , e le
occasioni mancate . Racconta la storia di un giovane uomo intrappolato in uno scontro culturale in cui le
tradizioni prodezza sua ricerca della felicità personale . Il film esplora le relazioni complesse tra Michael , un
cinese americano di seconda generazione ; sua madre, la signora Yue e ; Julianne , la sua fidanzata di due
anni , a chi ha intenzione di proporre . Dopo uno scherzo del destino , Julianne scopre accidentalmente
segreto di Michael che avrebbe cambiato le loro vite per sempre . Sarà Michael essere in grado di affrontare
la verità con i suoi cari – e, soprattutto , se stesso , prima che sia troppo tardi ?
The short film has already won in other competitions / Festival? Yes
If so, which one(s)? Best Drama Short (Asians on Film Festival), Best Director (Asians on Film Festival),
Best Short Film (Viet Film Fest), Alternate Spirit Award (Rhode Island International Film Festival), Best LGBT
Short (Yxine Film Festival), Audience Choice Award (Yxine Film Festival), Best Original Score (Asians on
Film Festival)
SYNOPSIS (ENGLISH):
Talking To My Motheris a 17-minute film about love, acceptance, and missed opportunities. It tells the
story of a young man trapped in a culture clash where traditions stunt his quest for personal happiness.
The film explores the complicated relationships between Michael, a second-generation Chinese
American man; his mother, Mrs. Yue and; Julianne, his girlfriend of two years, to whom he plans to
propose. After a twist of fate, Julianne accidentally discovers Michael’s secret that would change their
lives forever. Will Michael be able to face the truth with his loved ones – and most importantly, himself,
before it’s too late?