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Mamu

Synopsis

Mayaw's indigenous Taiwanese roots and his daughter's biracial identity are at the heart of their transcendent dreams. As Mayaw's mind fades, the call of his homeland grows stronger, leading to a magical reconnection with the help of lullabies and mystical guardians.

Details

Year
2024
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
14 min 57 sec
Format
4K DCP
Director
Aephie Chen
Producer
Emily Beynon, Aephie Chen, Ingvar Haukur Gudmundsson
Executive Producer
Thembisa Cochrane, Daniel-Konrad Cooper, Georgie Paget, Ado Kaliting Pacidal, Nacho Guzman
Editor
Ingvar Haukur Gudmundsson
Screenwriter
Aephie Chen
Director of Photography
Ingvar Haukur Gudmundsson
Production Designer
Aephie Chen
Sound
YenTing Hsu, Jo Elise
Composer
Ado Kaliting Pacidal
Principal cast
Aki Rupi, Kirsten Foster, Suming Rupi, Olivia Simmons

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