Smile 微笑

Short film (11')  |  directed by Li Jia-ling 李佳玲  |  Taiwan, 2012

The story

Since Yu Dong’s wife got stroke, she lost her ability to move and speak. Going to see his wife in the nursing home every day after finishing the work in the hot spring house has become part of Yu Dong’s life. His daughter who worked far away from home often worried about them. In order to make her not worry too much, Yu Dong always pretended he’s all right and told her daughter everything is fine. Before he went to see his wife, he would stand in front of a mirror and practice a nice joke and a big, sweet smile. Most of his jokes were about their nice memories. He hoped his wife could be happy even though she’s in a bad condition. However, every time when he saw his wife smile back at him, a feeling of indescribable sorrow surged within his heart...

Festivals and awards

2011 — 劇本獲台灣藝術大學編劇工作坊短片組優選

2012 — 獲新北市文化局補助拍攝16mm

2013 — 獲臺灣微電影節 社會組 金獎

2013 — 南京軟博會﹣台灣微電影館放映

2014 — 入圍城市遊牧影展

2014 — 東芝幸福影展 記錄獎

2014 — 於國立台灣美術館放映