Dede, a photojournalist and recovering addict, moves in next door to Laura, a young woman with autism. As the pair form an unlikely friendship, Dede assembles a documentary, using animation and found footage to tell a story of getting sober, of family and friendship, and of love and forgiveness.
Directed by: Alex Chu
Starring: Michelle Ang, Jennifer Soo, Elizabeth Sung, and Jim Lau
Film Festivals & Awards:
・Ashland Independent Film Festival - Audience Award and Best Narrative Feature
・Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival - Grand Jury Prize
・Out on Film Atlanta - Jury Award, Best Ensemble
・Portland Film Festival
・Boston Asian American Film Festival
・Vancouver Asian Film Festival - Jury Award, Best Feature
・Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival
・Autism Film Festival
・HAAPIFEST
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