Completed - ENGLISH - Female director, Drama, Fantasy - 18 minutes
A magical realistic day in the life of an evicted Asian immigrant woman, and her conversation with a waitress who reunites with her dog, an aged Latina who obsesses over plants, and eventually, a mysterious houseless man.
Year of production : 2023 Director(s) : Yi MENG Cast : Susan ELLE, Heidi MENDEZ, Daniel DEGRASSE-ALSTON, Adam BROCK Producer(s) : Yimeng YUAN (Salon de Paprika), Juan CORTÉS (Salon de Paprika)
Cleo arrives from a trip home back to Los Angeles, only to discover a recent eviction. She found her belongings scattered around the street, along with her pet goldfish. Acting out of anxiety and fear, she abandons her goldfish. However, her goldfish haunts her as she moves on with the day seeking an asylum under different roofs.
Country(ies) : USA
LA Shorts 2023IFS 2024