A Chinese paper-offering figure roams through liminal spaces, carrying a letter compiled from real 20th century Chinese immigrant family letters. Through a blend of fictionalized narrative and documentary, the film explores themes of diaspora, memory, and the spiritual ties between homeland and foreign land.
Yuyue He explores identity, social structures, and the politics of visibility, bridging personal experience and public discourse. Her work engages with diasporic identity, folklore, and faith, focusing on overlooked symbols in collective memory. Using a fragmented, nonlinear language, she examines how societal norms shape individuals while seeking agency within their ruptures.
Xiya Wang’s (1999, Guiyang) work is mainly based on photography, moving image and multimedia installations that discuss Asian identity, diaspora, and the context of ‘home’. Her recent work traces hauntologies, the vulnerability of images, as well as their healing potential.
Screening as part of ★ (un)Imaginary Swords ☆.
