HOLD ON

A man is in a hurry to make a phone call using the pay phone.

  • Ziwei Zhao
    Director
    The Long Way Home
  • Ziwei Zhao
    Writer
    The Long Way Home
  • Ziwei Zhao
    Producer
    The Long Way Home
  • Mark Rush
    Key Cast
    "Wade"
  • Rachel Dobell
    Key Cast
    "Old Lady"
  • Alexander Halsall
    Key Cast
    "Big Guy"
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Comedy, Drama
  • Runtime:
    2 minutes 37 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 15, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    300 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    16mm
  • Aspect Ratio:
    4:3
  • Film Color:
    Black & White
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - London Film School
  • United Artist International Film Festival
    Mumbai, Maharashtra
    India
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Ziwei Zhao

Ziwei Zhao, a London-based writer and director, is currently studying MA Filmmaking at London Film School. She has made over 10 short films by now. Her works are well-received by film festivals and liked by wide range of audience over the world.

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Director Statement

How difficult is it to make a phone call if a person is in bad luck? The answer is VERY. I believe we all had the experience of waiting in a line which was longer than others. When you decided to move to the shorter line, the original line became shorter than the one you were now. That's just bad luck. However, sometimes when a person in bad luck is losing patience, things may start to become out of control. That's how Wade is like in this film. His impatience gradually leads him into a moral dilemma and further causes him into trouble. All I would like to say is that, bad luck happens but do not lose your temper. Otherwise, the evil side of you may take control of your life. You are all invited to this silent but ironic comedy drama.