Summer
Synopsis
It is said that if one succeeds in catching a falling leaf in mid flight, then a wish will be granted. Two best friends, Leung and Will, both 16 years old, go to the woods to catch themselves a wish. Through this we see Leung's affection for his friend. We see his anxiety, confusion and excitement hanging out with his friend and wanting to kiss him, but not knowing how to approach it. It's a kiss he has to fight for.
Details
- Year
- 2007
- Type of film
- Shorts
- Running time
- 9 mins
- Format
- DV Cam
- Director
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Hong Khaou
- Producer
- Tom Abell
- Editor
- Mark Towns
- Screenwriter
- Hong Khaou
- Director of Photography
- Vlad Trivic
- Sound
- Andy Paddon
- Composer
- Simon Pickles
- Principal cast
- Peter Peralta, Jay Brown
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
Peccadillo Pictures Ltd
Unit 117 Panther House38 Mount Pleasant
London WC1X 0AN
UK
T +44 (0)20 7837 118
Sales Company
Peccadillo Pictures Ltd
Unit 117 Panther House38 Mount Pleasant
London WC1X 0AN
UK
T +44 (0)20 7837 118
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