Nekton
游離之繞
Synopsis
As she prepares for her studies in Taiwan, Chin-ling learns about her local relatives with whom she has never met, and the quest for a future home becomes that of a long-lost family and heritage. In the course of this brief reunion, over two decades of her mother’s hidden family history gradually unravels. Like the clam that buries itself in the sand, will her mother’s closely guarded secrets come to light, and reconciliation be possible? Based on real events, the short elucidates a 20th century Chinese family drama spanning across three regions, languages and histories, and our continued pursuit of a home and identity.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Fresh Wave International Short Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wei Ling Lin
- Screenplay & Story
- Wei Ling Lin
- Original Title
- 游離之繞
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, Mandarin
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Fresh Wave
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wei Ling Lin
Wei Ling Lin
Ling Wei Chen
Department Leadership Roster
Wei Ling Lin
Writer
Wei Ling Lin
Director
Ling Wei Chen
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nekton
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What is Nekton about?
As she prepares for her studies in Taiwan, Chin-ling learns about her local relatives with whom she has never met, and the quest for a future home becomes that of a long-lost family and heritage. In the course of this brief reunion, over two decades of her mother’s hidden family history gradually unravels. Like the clam that buries itself in the sand, will her mother’s closely guarded secrets come to light, and reconciliation be possible? Based on real events, the short elucidates a 20th century Chinese family drama spanning across three regions, languages and histories, and our continued pursuit of a home and identity.
Who directed Nekton?
Nekton was directed by Wei Ling Lin.
Who stars in Nekton?
The principal cast of Nekton includes Ocean On, Chen Yi-fan.
When was Nekton released and how long is it?
Nekton was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 20m.