87’ | In English, Mandarin, Turkish and Cantonese with English Subtitles 英語、國語、土耳其語及粵語，英文字幕
Synopsis 故事大綱
In present-day Taipei, Tao develops unexplainable affectionate feelings for Shin, an indifferent guy. Desperate to create lasting memories, she sends people to beat him up, using pain as a twisted form of connection. Meanwhile, Melih, who owns a noodle shop in Taipei, receives an unexpected flower from the perpetually drunk Ping. Staring into the flower, Melih experiences Tao and Shin’s tale, revealing his own unspoken desire and failed attempts to connect with Ping. As Tao becomes closer with Shin, Shin vanishes, leaving Tao to realise these memories might be mere figments, making Melih question if forgetting might bring peace.
在當代台北，一段關於記憶與情感投射的紀錄旅程悄然展開。阿兔執著於對阿信的無果依戀，試圖以痛苦留住對方；來自異鄉的阿神，則在一朵突如其來的花中，看見兩人之間的故事，並映照自身對親密與理解的渴望。透過凝視與想像，本片探索人如何在孤獨中創造連結，在遺忘與記得之間尋找答案。
Director’s Statement 導演闡述
Tao’s unrequited love for Shin leads to unconventional actions, while Melih and Ping’s struggles with connection and memory loss reflect the vulnerability of city life. The film’s unique structure has actors share true experiences without revealing whether they speak as themselves or as their characters, then re-enact these stories, seamlessly intertwining verité, fiction, and talking heads. This blurs the lines between reality and performance, creating a therapeutic outlet for reflecting on inner struggles and desires. The documentary style suggests the characters are reflections of real-life individuals, inviting the audience to consider their own stories and the profound impact of narrative.
本片以紀錄式手法拍攝，角色如同現實個體的縮影。演員在真實與虛構之間游走，分享自身經歷卻不明言身份，透過重演、訪談與情境即興，交織出關於依戀、孤獨與記憶的城市寓言。模糊表演與現實的邊界，邀觀眾直面內心掙扎與渴望。
Director 導演
Wong Ka Ki 黃嘉褀
Born in Hong Kong, Ka Ki moved to the UK in 2014 and graduated from the London Film School (MA Filmmaking) in 2018, working since as an independent filmmaker in London. Her works have been showcased at Locarno, Underwire, Taipei Golden Horse, and on Nowness. She has been commissioned by Channel 4 Random Acts, Pulse Films, ICA, and Mahogany Sessions. Ka Ki is a Berlinale Talents, Golden Horse Film Academy, and Locarno Filmmakers Academy alumna, and a BAFTA Connect member. Her projects have participated in Film London Production Finance Market, Berlinale Talents Script Station, and Hong Kong Asia Film Financing Forum.
生於香港，黃嘉褀14年畢業於中大新聞與傳播學院，18年畢業於倫敦電影學院電影導演碩士。曾參與柏林影展新銳營、金馬電影學院、盧卡諾電影學院。短片《野小子》獲鮮浪潮大獎，長片企劃入選香港亞洲電影投資會、義大利遠東市場及柏林劇本工作坊等。作品包括《如果北極熊知道》(2023，紀錄片)、《凹凸》(2022，實驗短片)、《菲與火》(2021，劇情短片)、《野小子》(2020，劇情短片)。