Whispers in the Belly
肚子有風
Synopsis
Family pains and abdominal cramps—anyone can allow their body to endure the turbulent intrusion alone. After living in Norway for years, Ling brings her foreign boyfriend home to Hong Kong. The family reunion is seemingly harmonious yet unspoken rifts and resentment will be revealed through family therapy. Will it end in reconciliation or a split-up? Bobby YU Shuk-pui, winner of Best Director at the 17th Fresh Wave, brings her family’s story to the silver screen. With real-life family members appearing on screen, the film examines intergenerational conflict through the lens of the young. With scenes of conversational therapy shot like direct cinema and shifting between fiction and reality through switching aspect ratios, the film faithfully and naturally presents the emotional vortex among family members.
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Fresh Wave International Short Film Festival 2025
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bobby Yu Shuk-Pui
- Screenplay & Story
- Bobby Yu Shuk-Pui, Sean Wong Yik-Fung
- Original Score
- Kung Chi-yip
- Original Title
- 肚子有風
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, Mandarin, English, Norwegian
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Fresh Wave, Hong Kong Arts Development Council
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bobby Yu Shuk-Pui
Bobby Yu Shuk-Pui, Sean Wong Yik-Fung
Kung Chi-yip
Leung Ming-kai
Yeung King-lun
Christine Wong Wai Man
Department Leadership Roster
Bobby Yu Shuk-Pui
Director
Bobby Yu Shuk-Pui
Writer
Leung Ming-kai
Director of Photography
Christine Wong Wai Man
Producer
Yeung King-lun
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Whispers in the Belly
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What is Whispers in the Belly about?
Family pains and abdominal cramps—anyone can allow their body to endure the turbulent intrusion alone. After living in Norway for years, Ling brings her foreign boyfriend home to Hong Kong. The family reunion is seemingly harmonious yet unspoken rifts and resentment will be revealed through family therapy. Will it end in reconciliation or a split-up? Bobby YU Shuk-pui, winner of Best Director at the 17th Fresh Wave, brings her family’s story to the silver screen. With real-life family members appearing on screen, the film examines intergenerational conflict through the lens of the young. With scenes of conversational therapy shot like direct cinema and shifting between fiction and reality through switching aspect ratios, the film faithfully and naturally presents the emotional vortex among family members.
Who directed Whispers in the Belly?
Whispers in the Belly was directed by Bobby Yu Shuk-Pui.
Who stars in Whispers in the Belly?
The principal cast of Whispers in the Belly includes Bobby Yu Shuk-Pui, Carney Yip Man Wai, Nikolaj Legner Cucilovic.
When was Whispers in the Belly released and how long is it?
Whispers in the Belly was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Whispers in the Belly?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Whispers in the Belly was composed by Kung Chi-yip.