The film was made at the 2024 Golden Horse Film Academy, founded by world-renowned filmmaker HOU Hsiao-hsien, with mentorship provided by Wei Liang Chiang and Qiu Yang.
About
2024 | Fiction | 18mins. | What if love fades? When have we drifted apart? To ease his partner’s fear of her fading fertility, Sen dedicates himself to preparing his body for parenthood. But after the doctor confirms his sperm motility is healthy, Sen recoils from the intimacy he once embraced. As her ovulation window begins to close, the fragile harmony of their marriage starts to unravel beneath the surface.
Cast and Crew
Starring – Phoebe LIN, YAO Chun Yao | Director – Mickey LAI, Oscar REN, TAN Wei Ting, Ling YANG | Screenwriter – CHEN Ying-ju | Producer – CHU Yun-ting | Cinematographer – TANG Ka-hei, LIAO Ching-wen | Gaffer – YOU Kai-siang | Casting Director – CHEN Chia-yi | Intimacy Coordinator – David LIM | Production Design – YEH Tzu-wei | Sound Recordist – SUN Hao-hsuan | Editor – Mickey LAI, Oscar REN, TAN Wei Ting, Ling YANG | Sound Design – TU Tse-kang | Music Composer – WiFi | Colourist – Aben LEE
Selected Screenings and Awards
– Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival 2024, Taiwan
– Fresh Wave International Short Film Festival 2025, Hong Kong
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