The Dream Will Carry Us

A grieving mother reunites with her deceased daughter in dreams, where the young girl leads her through darkness and pain; in their embrace, all that was lost is found again.

  • PO-YU LIN
    Director
  • PO-YU LIN
    Writer
  • ASTER HSIN LEE
    Producer
  • AMITA HUANG
    Producer
  • YI-JUNG WU
    Key Cast
    "Mother"
  • MINA TAI
    Key Cast
    "Daughter"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Family, Fantacy
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    September 30, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    48,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Taiwan
  • Country of Filming:
    Taiwan
  • Language:
    Mandarin Chinese
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - PO-YU LIN

LIN PO-YU is an emerging filmmaker from Taiwan. His short, “Growing Pain”, was part of the official selections for multiple international film festivals, and his latest work, “To the Sea”, was nominated for Best Live Action Short Film for The Golden Horse Awards. He’s now in development for his first feature, “Our Family Trees”, where the theme of foster and found family plays a main role.

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Director Statement

Dreams are a bridge that allows the living to reunite with the departed. Through “The Dream Will Carry Us“, I hope to bring solace to the living and ensure that the departed are forever remembered.