Project Detail

Mum Is Not at Home Today

Synopsis

An animated abstract-narrative short about childhood and escapism. Told in a humorous and absurd style, this is a softhearted story with sorrowful bite.

Details

Year
2018
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
4 mins 30 secs
Format
35mm
Director
Zitong Mai
Producer
Zitong Mai
Screenwriter
Zitong Mai
Production Designer
Zitong Mai
Sound
Ben Hensor
Composer
Edward W.K. LUN

Production Status

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