May the Shadows Burn Again

May the Shadows Burn Again is a documentary about Mr Yang, a puppetmaster who performs a ritual puppet play, Mulian Saves His Mother, for the first time in three years.

Set against the backdrop of this increasingly rare artform, the film is a reflection on the dying cultures of past generations and an exploration into Mr Yang's mortality, into how he stands alone against the ravages of time.

Over the course of the film, director Gavin Chua searches for answers about the spiritual and supernatural elements of this tradition, in a poignant love letter of this glimpse into his childhood.