Cherish

A 14-year-old Asian girl struggling with Smiling Depression decides to take her own life due to the high expectations from her mother. After her daughter's passing, the mother deeply regrets her actions towards her daughter. The story ends with the misunderstanding in their hearts finally being untangled.

  • Zi Xian Lee
    Director
  • Zi Wei Lim
    Writer
  • Jinming Wu
    Writer
  • Wen Kai Lim
    Producer
  • Licko Mei Zun Yii
    Assistant Producer
  • Yi Sin She Tu
    Art Director
  • Gaik Ping Tan
    Art Director
  • Jinming Wu
    Makeup Artist
  • Zhen Kang Toh
    Director of Photography
  • Chia Hao Lim
    Assistant Director Of Photography
  • Gaik Ping Tan
    Assistant Director Of Photography
  • You Ji Ng
    Boom Operator
  • You Ji Ng
    Sound Director
  • Zi Wei Lim
    Editor
  • Wen Kai Lim
    Assistant Editor
  • Yi Sin She Tu
    Assistant Editor
  • Chia Hao Lim
    Assistant Editor
  • Zi Yi Sim
    Key Cast
    "Yuen"
  • Alison Yian Ping Chor
    Key Cast
    "Mother"
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    育恩
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes 59 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 11, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    600 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Malaysia
  • Country of Filming:
    Malaysia
  • Language:
    Chinese
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, 50mm, 35mm, 23mm, 17mm
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - The One Academy
Director Biography - Zi Xian Lee

Hi, I m Zi Xian. I'm a student from Penang studying Digital Animation at The One Academy. "Cherish" is the first short film created by me and my teammates.

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