The Mess We're In

The Mess We're In

Directed By Jamie Lam

Canada | Narrative | 11 min

New York City Premiere

Having grown up in a hoarder’s house, young adult Dara has become used to the mess and lives day to day with her mother peacefully—most of the time. When a friend visits from out of town, Dara contemplates what it means to stay and what she could lose if she leaves.

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    Film Details

    1. English, Chinese (Cantonese)

    2. English

    3. New York City Premiere

    4. 2022

    5. 11 minutes

    6. Drama

    7. Narrative

    8. Canada

      9. Jamie Lam


      From Richmond, British Columbia, Jamie Lam is an emerging filmmaker of Hong Kong descent. Her latest short, THE MESS WE’RE IN, has screened at film festivals such as TIFF Next Wave Film Festival, the National Film Festival for Talented Youth (NFFTY), and the Vancouver Asian Film Festival. Jamie's work aims to explore the nuances in how human connection is pursued, built, and undone.

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