Springtime (2004)

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Springtime is an acclaimed short film directed by Erica Liu that follows the inspiring journey of Xiao Zhu, an eighty-six-year-old pork sung maker from rural ChiaYi, Taiwan. Tired of hearing nothing but her son's answering machine whenever she calls, Xiao Zhu yearns for a life filled with change and adventure. Determined to reclaim her happiness, she packs her entire life into a creaky blue suitcase and sets off for the bustling city of Taipei to find her own springtime. This touching thirteen-minute drama beautifully explores themes of aging, independence, and self-discovery. Springtime has captured the hearts of audiences and critics alike, winning Second Prize at the First Run Film Festival and earning selections at prestigious global events, including the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival and the Palm Springs International ShortFest.

Country: Taiwanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2004

Genre:Short