reminiscence (2023)

I think one of the most engrossing things about filmmaking is how everyone can have their own interpretations about the characters' stories. For me, the story is really about embracing the vulnerability and ways to cope with hard times and challenges. 

Growing up in Asia, most people see adults as being matured, you don't cry when you have turned into an adult; you always need to be strong, perfect and rational. Because of the repressive code we have, there's always a lack of communications between people, this happens to have affected the Parent-child relationship - at least something I have encountered with my mother.

Recalling it now, first time being a director is absolutely horrifying. There's a lot of self-doubts in decision-making, schedule over-running, unexpected raining during the filmmaking. 

And then I find out, sometimes, you just need to trust and have faith in yourself. Believe in your vision and instincts, that's when the story in your mind comes into reality, and hopefully interacts and resonance with the audience, who might reflect or gets motivated by the story.