forget me — a goodbye letter (永訣書)

forget me — a goodbye letter (永訣書)

Directed By Ryan Shih

USA, Taiwan | Narrative | 9 min

World Premiere

After years of living alone in a foreign land, she must face the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Her strained relationship with her son changes when he moves back to their hometown during the pandemic.

Meanwhile, a long-lost letter from her father, written on the eve of his execution 60 years ago, arrives from Taiwan. When her son discovers the letter, it sparks the possibility of a meaningful conversation between mother and son.

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    1. Taiwanese

    2. English

    3. World Premiere

    4. 2022

    5. 9 minutes

    6. Animation, Drama, Family, Fantasy, Musical, Mystery

    7. Narrative

    8. USA, Taiwan

      9. Ryan Shih


      Ryan Chun-ren Shih is a visionary filmmaker based in Los Angeles. Along with a background in design and architecture, he also has experience as a researcher and media producer. Ryan's unique perspective allows him to explore the intricate relationship between visual language and storytelling, setting him apart from his peers in the industry.

      10. Liam Young

      11. Ryan Shih

      12. Susan Kawashima

        Akoni Steinmann

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