A weekend cabin getaway where your past shows up uninvited—and it brought tea.
In Seattle, a young immigrant faces love, loyalty, and identity dilemmas. A weekend retreat meant for introspection turns eerie, forcing her to address her future against a backdrop of trauma and cultural dislocation.
Acting
Celine Li's restrained spiral—every micro-expression earned.
Cinematography
Seattle's gray-green palette as psychological pressure cooker.
Director
Keith Qi Chen
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Keith Qi Chen filmed in actual Seattle AA community spaces, casting locals with no prior acting credits.
The 'mystery' structure mirrors classic Chinese ghost stories (聊斋) where unresolved filial debt returns to claim the living.
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