Umbra
邪傘
Synopsis
An umbrella standing alone in the rain by the road. Is it a magical umbrella that protects its owner, or a curse? Sum-yu, a reserved young woman, suffers daily sexual harassment in the office by her male colleagues and superior. All this changes when she comes across a blood-red umbrella on a rainy night, unleashing a malevolent spirit and transforming her into a merciless avenger against the men who have wronged her. Can wrongs of the past life be righted in the current one? A modern ghost story incorporating body horror motifs, the short relates a bloody and thrilling tale of contemporary gender relations.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Fresh Wave International Short Film Festival 2023
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Enzo Hui
- Screenplay & Story
- Enzo Hui
- Original Score
- Aghi Narottama
- Original Title
- 邪傘
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- Room 330, Fresh Wave, Hong Kong Arts Development Council
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Enzo Hui
Enzo Hui
Aghi Narottama
Enzo Hui
Enzo Hui
John Li
Department Leadership Roster
John Li
Producer
Enzo Hui
Director
Enzo Hui
Writer
Enzo Hui
Editor
Tony Kwok
Visual Effects Supervisor
Aurora Wong
Production Design
Enzo Hui
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Umbra.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Umbra
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Umbra about?
An umbrella standing alone in the rain by the road. Is it a magical umbrella that protects its owner, or a curse? Sum-yu, a reserved young woman, suffers daily sexual harassment in the office by her male colleagues and superior. All this changes when she comes across a blood-red umbrella on a rainy night, unleashing a malevolent spirit and transforming her into a merciless avenger against the men who have wronged her. Can wrongs of the past life be righted in the current one? A modern ghost story incorporating body horror motifs, the short relates a bloody and thrilling tale of contemporary gender relations.
Who directed Umbra?
Umbra was directed by Enzo Hui.
Who stars in Umbra?
The principal cast of Umbra includes Elizabeth Tang, Winnie Chan, Himmy Wong, Deon Cheung Chung-Chi, Mok Jan-Tung.
When was Umbra released and how long is it?
Umbra was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Umbra?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Umbra was composed by Aghi Narottama.