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The Day the Rhythm Went Away (2021)

17-year-old WEI struggles with school and familial pressures, with Eurobeat music his only solace. The world moves at a different pace from him, and dictates that he keep in step. As his lack of sync disconnects him from everyone around him, the rhythm of his heart gradually slips away.

dir: cheng chai hong

prod: alicia ho

co: mocha chai labs

genre: narrative short – teen drama, surrealist

runtime: 10 min

shooting format: digital RAW

hardware: canon c500mkii; canon fd s.s.c

aspect ratio: 1.66:1

seeyousound international music film festival 2023 – international competition

minikino film week 2022 – official selection

national youth film awards 2021 – nomination, best film

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