A young boy named A Ran is trapped in the paradox between reality and dreams. Obsessed with images, he longs to be truly seen by his mother, yet all he ever receives is a dismissive “It’s fine.” The dream plays out over and over again, yet communication remains elusive. The photo album arrives as expected; as the shutter clicks, memories of the past resurface. The rift seems to dissolve, yet this reconciliation remains suspended in the gap between reality and fantasy.

Directed by Yuanwen Lu (China)