In a post-apocalyptic world, a man spends a lot to get a bottle of alcohol. He tries to re-experience a wonderful and faithful life through this.

Interview with Writer/Cinematographer Yuk Hong Law

Congratulations! Why did you make your film?

It is the pandemic lock-down life that inspired me. When the whole world changes, even the most common life of the past becomes the best time ever. Humans only cherish something when they lose it… I just wanted to make something about this idea.

Imagine I’m a member of the audience. Why should I watch this film?

We all lived through some difficult time together. You may find some mental company in this film.

How do personal and universal themes work in your film?

Based on the time this film was made, (Nov. 2020) and the content (metaphorically talking about the pandemic world), I think the theme of the film is already personal and universal.

How have the script and film evolved over the course of their development?

It actually didn't get evolved many times during the development. It starts with a small prose, and then I changed it into script format. My director DK helped me edit it. We had to reduce characters to two, (originally we had 3), so that it could be made easier during the strict time caused by pandemic. The protagonist was going to have a friend come by his home and drink together, but eventually he had to be alone. It's a bit disappointed, because human interaction could make emotion express easier, and audience might be easier to engage.

What are you looking to achieve by having your film more visible on www.wearemovingstories.com?

As long as there is one person wanting to watch it, I am satisfied.

What’s a key question that will help spark a debate or begin a conversation about this film?

Can you understand that this film is made inspired by our pandemic life?

Interview: November 2021

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Minutes In The World

Length:

3:10

Writer/Cinematographer

Yuk Hong Law

Director

DEKANG LIU is a Chinese filmmaker who has always believed in the power of storytelling. He finished his BA in Media Arts and Production during his years in Australia. He wrote, produced and directed his thesis film THE GOLDEN CAGE (2017), which expresses his thoughts on seeking freedom and passion for creative visual storytelling. After college, he started work as an assistant director and producer in Beijing for films and web series. Being exposed to both Eastern and Western cultures provides Dekang with a specific perspective to understand the cultural interactions as an outsider as well as an insider. Dekang pays special attention to subjects like cultural differences, minorities and social isolation. He believes that in a gentle way we can shake the world, and filmmaking is the gentle way for him.

Producer

YICHEN MA is a recent graduate of UC San Diego, with a BA in Visual Art (media), emphasizing filmmaking. She served as a producer of two independent short films, DEATH PLAY and SUPPRESSION, which were well-received. This summer, the television program she produced will be broadcast on HTTV USA. She also serves as additional assistant to the executive producer of an upcoming independent film shot in Savannah.

Key cast:

Jonathan Fisherman, Zeke Alton

Looking for:

film festival directors, distributors

Made in association with:

AFI Conservatory