OFFICIAL SELECTION
Remains
directed by:
CIAO-JIE JHANG, YOU-RONG SIN, YUN-PEI JHANG
"This is the story of two boys chasing their dreams. The two protagonists meet in primary school due to their shared passion for airplanes. However, their close friendship draws curious and judgmental looks from their peers. during primary school, their classmate didnt understand their dream and treated them as a outsiders.It make two protagonists hide their dreams behind walls, shielding themselves from the prying eyes of others to avoid bullying or exclusion.
However, eventually, their secret is exposed to the public gaze, and they become the subject of ridicule and mockery. They are seen as nothing more than a joke. At this point, they must make a choice: to conform to the expectations of others or to stand firm in their own convictions. In this decisive moment, the two boys hold differing perspectives. B believes in staying true to their dreams and hopes that A will face the pressures together with him. However, A, concerned about the opinions of others, evades B's expectations, dealing a devastating blow to B. Left isolated and without support.At last B chooses to end his own life, leaving A burdened with regret and remorse in his heart. Years later, A becomes a pilot, carrying with him memories, lingering regrets, and the weight of their past promise as he soars into the sky."
Project Specs:
Animation, Student Film
00:06:20
Taiwan
2025-07-03