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Growing Inwards
Shuhan Liao, Xiangrong Wen, Anping Zuo
China · 3 min · Chinese · Experimental Short, Audio-Visual
SYNOPSIS
Through a first-person perspective, this work reconstructs the spiritual exile and eventual return following the separation from the maternal womb, exploring the origins of life and the evolution of self-consciousness. Unfolding through a persistent interrogation of "Mom," the narrative delves deep into familial roots, tracing back to the enigmatic figure of "the person tied to a tree."
ABOUT THE FILMMAKER
Shuhan Liao, Xiangrong Wen, Anping Zuo
Shuhan Liao,director. directorial work, LiLi,was selected for the Short Film Competition at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, as well as the FIRST International Film Festival and the Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival. Additionally, AI-generated works have been selected for the Hainan Island International Film Festival.
CREDITS
DIRECTED BY
Shuhan Liao, Xiangrong Wen, Anping Zuo
WRITTEN BY
Shuhan Liao
PRODUCED BY
Siqi Mao
MADE AT
Communication University of China
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