Experiencing Interruptions?

I Miss You

“Let’s restart, after the embrace."

Deliveryman LI LE back to his hometown during a delivery, reopening the emotional wounds and unresolved problems between he and his father, LI FU MING, which had buried seven years ago. Facing the long-awaited but unexpected reunion, Li Le and Li Fu Ming seized the opportunity, sitting in the familiar living room and sharing their feelings openly.In the end, both of them let go the grudge they hold for years, embracing each other, the past, and the scars, almost as if they were embracing themselves. After that, they remained the closest family in the world and the most important support of each other.

It's worth mentioning that in Asian societies, middle-aged fathers and their sons often experience distanced and strained relationships. Sometimes, communication issues and avoidance are big troubles between them. In addition to exploring the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals when coming out to their families in Asian households, the short film also focuses on the asian father-son relationship, using their characters to enhance the storyline that director creates and what she wants to express.

  • Kris Shih
    Director
  • Kris Shih
    Project Coordinator
  • Kris Shih
    Writer
  • Yu-Rou Mo
    Producer
  • Ivan So
    Camera Man
  • Bethany Chen
    Gaffer
  • Chia-Hsuan Chen
    Sound
  • Yarina Huang
    Production Designer
  • Kris Shih
    Editor
  • Ying Cong
    Leading Man（Role: Li Le）
  • Ruey-Horng Ma
    Leading Man（Role: Li, Fu-Ming）
  • Rick Zheng
    Supporting Actor（Role: Zhou, Mu-Cheng）
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    擁抱之後
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Melodrama, LGBTQ+
  • Runtime:
    25 minutes 43 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 29, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    2,350 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Taiwan
  • Country of Filming:
    Taiwan
  • Language:
    Chinese, Chinese - Min Nan
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - FuJen Catholic University
  • Loviewer Microfilm Award
    Taipei
    Taiwan
    September 8, 2023
    N/A
  • Lift-Off Filmmaking Sessions 2023

    United Kingdom
    October 16, 2023
    Official Selection
  • Lift-Off First-Time Filmmaker Sessions 2023

    United Kingdom
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Kris Shih

Kris Shih，獨立創作者，目前就讀於天主教輔仁大學影像傳播學系。
《擁抱之後》為其首部執導短片作品，並擔任該片編劇、剪輯與作品統籌。

Kris Shih, an independent creator, is currently enrolled in the Department of Communication Arts at FuJen Catholic University.
“I Miss You”（擁抱之後）is her directorial debut, she also served as the screenwriter, editor, and project coordinator for the film.

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Director Statement

《擁抱之後》是我首部執導並編劇與剪輯的作品，集結過去我的所學的拍攝技巧以及每位工作人員的相助，在半年內籌劃並完成的導演處女作。在前製作業、拍攝的期間以及後製的階段，本人都親自協助並聯結各個工作人員與演員，所有人為這部短片都付出很多心力與體力，我非常感謝每一位願意「擁抱」這部短片、給予青睞的觀眾或評審們。《擁抱之後》被觀看的每一次、被肯定的每一句讚美，都是對我最大的安慰和鼓舞。這部短片不僅談論LGBTQ+者在「出櫃」與性傾向認同的議題，更是在討論「溝通」對於一段關係的重要性。我謹代表這部短片盼望每個人：「和自己或他人『和解』是困難的，但當我們面對痛苦或心結時，不論需要多久的時間，請記得擁抱傷痕、擁抱過去、擁抱自己。」

“I Miss You” is my first directing, screenwriting and editing work. I combined the shooting skills I learned in the past and the help of every staff to plan and complete my directorial debut within half a year. During the pre-production, filming and post-production stages, I personally assisted and connected various staff and actors. All of the crew put a lot of effort and energy into it. I’m very grateful to every audience or judge who is willing to "embrace" and give recognition to “I Miss You” because every time “I Miss You” is watched and every compliment received is the greatest comfort and encouragement to me. The short film not only discusses the issues of "coming out" and sexual orientation identity for LGBTQ+ people, but also discusses the importance of "communication" in a relationship. On behalf of the short film, I’d like to hope that everyone: "It is difficult to "reconcile" with yourself or others, but when we face pain or wounds, no matter how long it takes, remember to embrace the scars, embrace the past, embrace yourself”.