The Moon & Me or {the unbearable weight of existence}
As a cosmic event threatens the planet, a daughter and father embark on a poignant journey to release their beloved pet terrapin into the wild.
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Marcus LiewDirector
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Marcus LiewWriter
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Joshua TanProducer
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Zoen TayKey Cast
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Jerry HohKey Cast
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Dan SongDirector of Photography
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Joanne SimAssistant Director
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Angel Shu1st Camera Assistant
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Lester Lee2nd Camera Assistant
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Javen LeongGaffer
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Kayson LauGrip
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Kenneth AngJunior Grip
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Jenn HuiLocation Sound Recordist
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Zhi Yang LekLocation Sound Recordist
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Ashley LiuArt Director
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Juhyeon WooArt Assistant
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Ferysha MalikArt Coordinator
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Ann LinHair & Makeup
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Kenneth AngBTS Photographer
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Marcus LiewEditor
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Neil MyersMusic
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Agnes GohSpecial Thanks
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Clement TongSpecial Thanks
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Alwyn ChiaSpecial Thanks
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Zuleika Marie GomezSpecial Thanks
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Mary EasawSpecial Thanks
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Annie NgSpecial Thanks
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Project Type:Short
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Genres:Drama
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Runtime:15 minutes 2 seconds
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Completion Date:April 15, 2024
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Production Budget:10,000 USD
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Country of Origin:Singapore
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Country of Filming:Singapore
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:5:3
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Film Color:Black & White
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
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Digital Cinema Package:Unavailable
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Singapore Youth Film FestivalSingapore
Singapore
November 7, 2024
Asia Premiere
Audience Choice Award -
Singapore Youth Film FestivalSingapore
Singapore
November 7, 2024
Asia Premiere
Best Art Direction -
Singapore Youth Film FestivalSingapore
Singapore
November 7, 2024
Asia Premiere
Official Selection
Marcus Liew's path to filmmaking was unconventional. Forced into studying engineering by circumstance, he devoured every scrap of film knowledge – technical and creative – on the side to fuel his passion for film.
After graduation, Dauntlus Studios, his film production company born of his ability to create films from pre to post-production, was proof of his relentless ambition. Lacking the built-in connections of film school, he forged his own path, brick by brick.
Now, trading formulas for frames, Marcus focuses on directing, wielding his well-rounded knowledge of every aspect of film production. He is a director who knows how to get what he wants. His films are confessions of the heart, crafted to offer solace and comfort to those who might feel the same way too.
This film was born from what I can only describe as the toughest six months of my life. Making it was emotionally draining, leaving me feeling completely exhausted.
But it's like my personal diary, a soft contemplation on the human experience, albeit with a touch of levity. Though some parts may make more sense to me than to others, every scene carries a fragment of my soul.
I hope for this ambiguous portrayal of my existential struggles to connect with others on some level.