on a dark stormy night
Thomas Wei
Hong Kong / Col / 5'05" / In Cantonese with Chinese and English subtitles
A passenger encounters a talkative taxi driver in heavy rain. During their short journey, the driver divulges all the twists and turns of his life over the past 30 years. His narrative touches on various topics from the belief that rain can cure pneumonia, to his side business of Chinese medicine, curry business, bankruptcy, divorce, and new love. His life story contains such bizarre details that makes it hard to tell if it is real.
Hong Kong / Col / 5'05" / In Cantonese with Chinese and English subtitles
A passenger encounters a talkative taxi driver in heavy rain. During their short journey, the driver divulges all the twists and turns of his life over the past 30 years. His narrative touches on various topics from the belief that rain can cure pneumonia, to his side business of Chinese medicine, curry business, bankruptcy, divorce, and new love. His life story contains such bizarre details that makes it hard to tell if it is real.
Artist's Statement
Being diagnosed with severe hearing loss in my childhood, I gradually became aware of the differences between me and my peers. While most people take every day sounds like birds chirping or music for granted, those with hearing impairments may never have the chance to experience these sounds in the same way. This disconnection can affect their sense of belonging in the world. Recognising this disparity, my aspiration is to convey the auditory essence of my daily life through my films.
Juror's Comment
In this dialogue-driven film, the abstract moving images create an interesting juxtaposition against the sound. It
clearly shows the director's inventiveness and sense of movement. But the whole film feels like an exercise and it
left me yearning for more. (Yu Ka Ho)
clearly shows the director's inventiveness and sense of movement. But the whole film feels like an exercise and it
left me yearning for more. (Yu Ka Ho)
