Scorpion Grass
蠍子草
Synopsis
Yan Yan wishes to bring her girlfriend home during the Lunar New Year, causing shame and anger in her father. Rosario, a migrant from the Philippines, tries to intervene into the heated argument on the street. It turns out to be a performance by an invisible theatre troupe and Yan Yan invites Rosario to join their group. During the workshops, Rosario recalls past moments with Lila, her ex-lover back in the Philippines. That night she receives a package from Lila, and reconnects with feelings long suppressed. Director Jamie CHI draws from her own experience and brings back her teammates from the invisible theatre project in this short film.
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Fresh Wave International Short Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jamie Chi
- Screenplay & Story
- Jamie Chi
- Original Title
- 蠍子草
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Release Date
- 10/06/2023
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, Tagalog
- Runtime
- 17m
- Production Studios
- Fresh Wave, Hong Kong Arts Development Council
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jamie Chi
Jamie Chi
Lock Pui-ching, Fructosa Ladores
Department Leadership Roster
Jamie Chi
Director
Jamie Chi
Writer
Lock Pui-ching
Producer
Fructosa Ladores
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Scorpion Grass
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What is Scorpion Grass about?
Yan Yan wishes to bring her girlfriend home during the Lunar New Year, causing shame and anger in her father. Rosario, a migrant from the Philippines, tries to intervene into the heated argument on the street. It turns out to be a performance by an invisible theatre troupe and Yan Yan invites Rosario to join their group. During the workshops, Rosario recalls past moments with Lila, her ex-lover back in the Philippines. That night she receives a package from Lila, and reconnects with feelings long suppressed. Director Jamie CHI draws from her own experience and brings back her teammates from the invisible theatre project in this short film.
Who directed Scorpion Grass?
Scorpion Grass was directed by Jamie Chi.
Who stars in Scorpion Grass?
The principal cast of Scorpion Grass includes Li Ni-shan, Sophia Bianca Navarro, Alexis Tecson.
When was Scorpion Grass released and how long is it?
Scorpion Grass was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 17m.