Ember in the Land of Nothingness
餘燼
Synopsis
At first glance, Grandma Mui and Uncle Cheung look just like another ordinary elderly couple loitering outside a school wall. Grandma Mui is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and her conditions deteriorate notably after the death of her granddaughter Ka-ching from a fall off the school building, with the school officials suspected of negligence and being dishonest in their testimony. Stricken by grief, Grandma Mui’s mind falls into complete chaos as memories, delusions and reality mesh together. Uncle Cheung, indirectly connected to Ka-ching’s death, lacks the courage to tell the truth. As an act of atonement, he takes care of Grandma Mui even when the future looks bleak.
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《餘燼》Ember in the Land of Nothingness | 第十六屆鮮浪潮國際短片節 (本地競賽)
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-05-15
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Release History & Theatrical Window
16th Fresh Wave International Short Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jas Pun Man-yat
- Screenplay & Story
- Jas Pun Man-yat
- Original Title
- 餘燼
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 25m
- Production Studios
- Fresh Wave, Hong Kong Arts Development Council
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jas Pun Man-yat
Jas Pun Man-yat
Etienne Leung Hoi Ling
Jas Pun Man-yat
Shuk Fong Chong, Lau Chun-Yee
Department Leadership Roster
Jas Pun Man-yat
Director
Jas Pun Man-yat
Writer
Shuk Fong Chong
Producer
Lau Chun-Yee
Producer
Etienne Leung Hoi Ling
Director of Photography
Jas Pun Man-yat
Editor
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What is Ember in the Land of Nothingness about?
At first glance, Grandma Mui and Uncle Cheung look just like another ordinary elderly couple loitering outside a school wall. Grandma Mui is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and her conditions deteriorate notably after the death of her granddaughter Ka-ching from a fall off the school building, with the school officials suspected of negligence and being dishonest in their testimony. Stricken by grief, Grandma Mui’s mind falls into complete chaos as memories, delusions and reality mesh together. Uncle Cheung, indirectly connected to Ka-ching’s death, lacks the courage to tell the truth. As an act of atonement, he takes care of Grandma Mui even when the future looks bleak.
Who directed Ember in the Land of Nothingness?
Ember in the Land of Nothingness was directed by Jas Pun Man-yat.
Who stars in Ember in the Land of Nothingness?
The principal cast of Ember in the Land of Nothingness includes Patra Au Ga-Man, Winston Yeh Ying-Wen, Donovan Chan, Kwong-chung Yeung.
When was Ember in the Land of Nothingness released and how long is it?
Ember in the Land of Nothingness was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 25m.