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XL 7

Whispers of Resilience

ZHANG Tianhui

China202316min World Premiere

Program Note

Shun-he, a former police officer now working as a taxi driver, orders food for two. At that moment, a man in black gets into his taxi, and the murder on the radio changes to a kidnapping case involving a young girl. The man, harboring many secrets, becomes increasingly entangled in the unfolding events throughout the night. As the past incident that led to Shun-he leaving the police force comes to light, the layers of his complex emotions are conveyed with a cold and heavy intensity. (Martin LEE) First Lab Shooting Season official shorts of First Fantastic Film Festival

Diretor

ZHANG Tianhui

Born in 1982 in Fujian, China. Graduated from the Department of Cinematography of Beijing Film Academy. Completed a directing class of Taiwan Golden Horse Film Academy. He has directed and produced a number of films, including the short film Whispers of Resilience (2023).