For We Are Strangers (2015)

by Nicole Midori Woodford

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FESTIVALS

Busan International Film Festival 2015 | In Competition

Singapore International Film Festival 2015 | In Competition

Genre: Drama | Running Time: 14min | Languages: Mandarin | Country: Singapore

For We Are Strangers reveals the consciousness of a prison counsellor, Xuan, who slowly succumbs to the trauma of her past after being assigned to the same man who assaulted her. The inmate is due to be released for a minor felony but fails to recognise her. Xuan's subsequent actions blur the line between victim and assailant, altering the viewer's perception of morality and retribution.

In the film, Xuan and Adrien both visually parallel each other and share a common thread, but they will always remain strangers.

Release Date: 2 October 2015

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