I Saw You in the Flood
Synopsis
Kai, a genderqueer Chinese-American, and their mother, Li, deal with the effects of a heavy storm on their basement apartment in Queens. Zhou, Kai’s grandfather, is dying in Northeast China. During this sleepless night, a familiar spirit visits Kai and mistakes them for Li.
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SXSW | Narrative Short Program 2
Festival / Special Debut
March 16, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kevin Xian Ming Yu
- Screenplay & Story
- Kevin Xian Ming Yu
- Original Title
- I Saw You in the Flood
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 13m
- Production Studios
- Chofan 678
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kevin Xian Ming Yu
Kevin Xian Ming Yu
Sean Weiner
Kevin Xian Ming Yu, Shayan Ajmal Farooq, Camila Grimaldi
Department Leadership Roster
Kevin Xian Ming Yu
Director
Kevin Xian Ming Yu
Writer
Kevin Xian Ming Yu
Producer
Shayan Ajmal Farooq
Producer
Camila Grimaldi
Producer
Sean Weiner
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What is I Saw You in the Flood about?
Kai, a genderqueer Chinese-American, and their mother, Li, deal with the effects of a heavy storm on their basement apartment in Queens. Zhou, Kai’s grandfather, is dying in Northeast China. During this sleepless night, a familiar spirit visits Kai and mistakes them for Li.
Who directed I Saw You in the Flood?
I Saw You in the Flood was directed by Kevin Xian Ming Yu.
Who stars in I Saw You in the Flood?
The principal cast of I Saw You in the Flood includes Rick Weiyi Kong, Hua Tan, ShengDe Han.
When was I Saw You in the Flood released and how long is it?
I Saw You in the Flood was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 13m.