Project Detail

How to Be a Ghost in Bangkok?

How to Be a Ghost in Bangkok?
How to Be a Ghost in Bangkok?

Synopsis

After being ghosted by a romantic partner during a trip to Bangkok, the artist situates a contemporary act within a timeless Southeast Asian ghost cultural gesture, transforming personal heartbreak into a surreal exploration of ghosthood while reimagining its embodiment through ten playful yet haunting guidelines. Shifting between satire and introspection, the film contemplates the fragility of relationships and the futility and opacity of communication in the hyper-connected digital age.

Details

Year
2025
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
9 min 53 sec
Format
digital
Director
Jing Zhao
Producer
Jing Zhao
Editor
Jing Zhao
Screenwriter
Jing Zhao
Director of Photography
Jing Zhao
Sound
Jing Zhao

Production Status

Production Company

Two Mirrors Ltd.

Jing Zhao

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